MIA
Miami
United States
6,185 km
3,843 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,185 km
3,843 mi / 3,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MIA REC
Airport Name Miami International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MIA REC
ICAO Code KMIA SBRF
City Miami Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 9 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Miami (MIA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,185 kilometers (3,843 miles / 3,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 United States 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 03:28 in Miami, it's 05:28 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 309° (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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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