MEA
Macae
Brazil
1,742 km
1,082 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
1,742 km
1,082 mi / 940 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEA REC
Airport Name Macae Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MEA REC
ICAO Code SBME SBRF
City Macae Recife
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Recife
Elevation 8 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -22.340000, -41.770000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Macae (MEA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 1,742 kilometers (1,082 miles / 940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:39 in Macae, it's 02:39 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Macae (MEA) follows a heading of 204° (south 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 Macae Airport (MEA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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