MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
5,568 km
3,460 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,568 km
3,460 mi / 3,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Jamaica
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MBJ REC
Airport Name Sangster International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MBJ REC
ICAO Code MKJS SBRF
City Montego Bay Recife
Country Jamaica Brazil
Timezone America/Jamaica America/Recife
Elevation 4 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 18.500000, -77.910000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Montego Bay (MBJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,568 kilometers (3,460 miles / 3,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Jamaica 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 06:12 in Montego Bay, it's 08:12 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Montego Bay (MBJ) follows a heading of 303° (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 Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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