CEN
Ciudad Obregon
Mexico
8,959 km
5,567 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,959 km
5,567 mi / 4,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Hermosillo
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CEN REC
Airport Name Ciudad Obregon International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CEN REC
ICAO Code MMCN SBRF
City Ciudad Obregon Recife
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Hermosillo America/Recife
Elevation 243 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 27.390000, -109.830000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ciudad Obregon (CEN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN) in Ciudad Obregon, Mexico to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,959 kilometers (5,567 miles / 4,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 00:11 in Ciudad Obregon, it's 04:11 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ciudad Obregon (CEN) follows a heading of 300° (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 Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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