NEG
Negril
Jamaica
5,598 km
3,479 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,598 km
3,479 mi / 3,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Jamaica
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NEG REC
Airport Name Negril Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NEG REC
ICAO Code MKNG SBRF
City Negril Recife
Country Jamaica Brazil
Timezone America/Jamaica America/Recife
Elevation 9 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 18.340000, -78.330000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Negril (NEG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Negril Airport (NEG) in Negril, Jamaica to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,598 kilometers (3,479 miles / 3,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Jamaica 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 17:44 in Negril, it's 19:44 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Negril (NEG) follows a heading of 302° (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 Negril Airport (NEG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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