NLD
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
7,993 km
4,967 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,993 km
4,967 mi / 4,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NLD REC
Airport Name Quetzalcoatl International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NLD REC
ICAO Code MMNL SBRF
City Nuevo Laredo Recife
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Recife
Elevation 484 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 27.440000, -99.570000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,993 kilometers (4,967 miles / 4,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Mexico 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 11:26 in Nuevo Laredo, it's 14:26 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Nuevo Laredo (NLD) 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 Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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