# Distance from Tachina (ESM) to Recife (REC)

> 5,058 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,058 km / 3,143 mi / 2,731 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 102° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 279° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Ecuador) → Brazil
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 03:19 in Tachina, it's 05:19 in Recife)
- **Elevation difference**: 1 ft (REC is higher than ESM)

## Airports

### [General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/esm-tachina-general-rivadeneira-airport/1ef266df-a5bd-6234-ac61-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tachina, Ecuador
- ICAO: SETN
- Timezone: America/Guayaquil
- Coordinates: 0.980000, -79.630000
- Elevation: 32 ft

### [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Recife, Brazil
- ICAO: SBRF
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -8.130000, -34.920000
- Elevation: 33 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:19 in Tachina, it's 05:19 in Recife.

## Related

- [General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/esm-tachina-general-rivadeneira-airport/1ef266df-a5bd-6234-ac61-06bb2780ed98)
- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)