NLU
Reyes Acozac
Mexico
7,667 km
4,764 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,667 km
4,764 mi / 4,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NLU REC
Airport Name Santa Lucia Air Force Base Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NLU REC
ICAO Code MMSM SBRF
City Reyes Acozac Recife
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 19.760000, -99.020000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Reyes Acozac (NLU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) in Reyes Acozac, Mexico to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,667 kilometers (4,764 miles / 4,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 06:05 in Reyes Acozac, it's 09:05 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 Reyes Acozac (NLU) follows a heading of 295° (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 Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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