MDZ
Mendoza
Argentina
4,435 km
2,756 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,435 km
2,756 mi / 2,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MDZ REC
Airport Name El Plumerillo Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MDZ REC
ICAO Code SAME SBRF
City Mendoza Recife
Country Argentina Brazil
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza America/Recife
Elevation 2,310 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -32.830000, -68.790000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Mendoza (MDZ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) in Mendoza, Argentina to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,435 kilometers (2,756 miles / 2,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Argentina with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:58 in Mendoza, it's 08:58 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,277 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than El Plumerillo Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Mendoza (MDZ) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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