# Distance from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Recife (REC)

> 4,833 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,833 km / 3,003 mi / 2,609 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 100° (east)
- **Return heading**: 276° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Ecuador) → Brazil
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 06:03 in Shell Mera, it's 08:03 in Recife)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,432 ft (REC is lower than PTZ)

## Airports

### [Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ptz-shell-mera-rio-amazonas-airport/1ef266df-a594-6974-99e1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shell Mera, Ecuador
- ICAO: SESM
- Timezone: America/Guayaquil
- Coordinates: -1.510000, -78.060000
- Elevation: 3,465 ft

### [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Recife, Brazil
- ICAO: SBRF
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -8.130000, -34.920000
- Elevation: 33 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:03 in Shell Mera, it's 08:03 in Recife.

## Related

- [Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ptz-shell-mera-rio-amazonas-airport/1ef266df-a594-6974-99e1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)