BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
5,845 km
3,632 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,845 km
3,632 mi / 3,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Managua
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BEF REC
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BEF REC
ICAO Code MNBL SBRF
City Bluefileds Recife
Country Nicaragua Brazil
Timezone America/Managua America/Recife
Elevation 20 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,845 kilometers (3,632 miles / 3,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Nicaragua 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 06:24 in Bluefileds, it's 09:24 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 Bluefileds (BEF) 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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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