MSC
Mesa
United States
9,302 km
5,780 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,302 km
5,780 mi / 5,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MSC REC
Airport Name Falcon Field Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MSC REC
ICAO Code KFFZ SBRF
City Mesa Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Recife
Elevation 1,394 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.460000, -111.730000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Mesa (MSC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Falcon Field (MSC) in Mesa, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,302 kilometers (5,780 miles / 5,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 05:29 in Mesa, it's 09:29 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,361 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Falcon Field.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Mesa (MSC) follows a heading of 305° (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 Falcon Field (MSC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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