PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
4,833 km
3,003 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,833 km
3,003 mi / 2,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

PTZ REC
Airport Name Rio Amazonas Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PTZ REC
ICAO Code SESM SBRF
City Shell Mera Recife
Country Ecuador Brazil
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Recife
Elevation 3,465 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -1.510000, -78.060000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Shell Mera (PTZ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,833 kilometers (3,003 miles / 2,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Ecuador with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:25 in Shell Mera, it's 20:25 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,432 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Rio Amazonas Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Shell Mera (PTZ) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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