Fly private between Brasilia and Recife from US$24,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Brasilia (BSB) to Recife (REC) and Recife to Brasilia — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Brasilia to Recife is roughly 1,654 kilometres — 1,028 miles, or 893 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Brasilia–Recife spans US$24,500 – US$67,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (BRL) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 28m | 2h 13m – 2h 43m | R$180,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 18m | 2h 04m – 2h 32m | R$240,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (BRL) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 28m | R$180,000 – R$250,000 (~US$35,000 – US$49,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 27m | R$200,000 – R$280,000 (~US$38,500 – US$54,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 21m | R$210,000 – R$300,000 (~US$42,000 – US$59,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (BRL) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 18m | R$240,000 – R$340,000 (~US$48,000 – US$67,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 18m | R$270,000 – R$370,000 (~US$53,000 – US$73,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 21m | R$290,000 – R$410,000 (~US$57,500 – US$80,500) | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Brasilia–Recife moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Brasilia, Brazil: Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport and Botelho Airport.
Recife, Brazil: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport and Itapessoca Airport.
| Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport | Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | SBBR / BSB | SBRF / REC |
| Longest hard runway | 10,827 ft | 9,865 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 3,497 ft | 33 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Brasilia to Recife can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport has 10,827 ft and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport 9,865 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,654 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Botelho Airport (5,741 ft, 22 km) · Brigadeiro Araripe Macedo Airport (4,265 ft, 44 km) · Fazenda Coperbrás Airport (3,904 ft, 42 km) · Aerorancho Airport · Itapessoca Airport (5,906 ft, 53 km) · Coroa do Avião Airport (4,326 ft, 32 km) · José Múcio Monteiro Airport (2,625 ft, 68 km) · Heliforte Heliport
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Brasilia and Recife is built around your itinerary.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Brasilia–Recife trip to about 2h 28m gate to gate.
Brasilia–Recife is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$24,500 – US$67,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 28m gate to gate over 1,654 km (1,028 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Brasilia–Recife departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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