ACA
Acapulco
Mexico
7,645 km
4,750 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,645 km
4,750 mi / 4,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACA REC
Airport Name General Juan N Alvarez International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ACA REC
ICAO Code MMAA SBRF
City Acapulco Recife
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Recife
Elevation 16 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 16.760000, -99.750000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Acapulco (ACA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) in Acapulco, Mexico to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,645 kilometers (4,750 miles / 4,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:22 in Acapulco, it's 13:22 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Acapulco (ACA) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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