PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
8,828 km
5,486 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,828 km
5,486 mi / 4,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PCO REC
Airport Name Punta Colorada Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PCO REC
ICAO Code MMPL SBRF
City La Ribera Recife
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Recife
Elevation 55 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 23.580000, -109.540000 -8.130000, -34.920000

La Ribera (PCO) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,828 kilometers (5,486 miles / 4,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 19:27 in La Ribera, it's 23:27 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to La Ribera (PCO) follows a heading of 296° (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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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