MQD
Maquinchao
Argentina
4,961 km
3,082 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,961 km
3,082 mi / 2,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MQD REC
Airport Name Maquinchao Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MQD REC
ICAO Code SAVQ SBRF
City Maquinchao Recife
Country Argentina Brazil
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta America/Recife
Elevation 2,912 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -41.240000, -68.710000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Maquinchao (MQD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maquinchao Airport (MQD) in Maquinchao, Argentina to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,961 kilometers (3,082 miles / 2,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 03:51 in Maquinchao, it's 03:51 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,879 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Maquinchao Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Maquinchao (MQD) follows a heading of 217° (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 Maquinchao Airport (MQD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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