MRD
Merida
Venezuela
4,424 km
2,749 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,424 km
2,749 mi / 2,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Caracas
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MRD REC
Airport Name Alberto Carnevalli Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MRD REC
ICAO Code SVMD SBRF
City Merida Recife
Country Venezuela Brazil
Timezone America/Caracas America/Recife
Elevation 5,007 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 8.580000, -71.160000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Merida (MRD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,424 kilometers (2,749 miles / 2,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:36 in Merida, it's 17:36 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,974 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Alberto Carnevalli Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Merida (MRD) follows a heading of 294° (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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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