REC
Recife
Brazil
6,275 km
3,899 miles
TGU
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Distance
6,275 km
3,899 mi / 3,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC TGU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Toncontin International Airport
IATA Code REC TGU
ICAO Code SBRF MHTG
City Recife Tegucigalpa
Country Brazil Honduras
Timezone America/Recife America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 33 ft 3,294 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 14.060000, -87.220000

Recife (REC) to Tegucigalpa (TGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Toncontin International Airport (TGU) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras is 6,275 kilometers (3,899 miles / 3,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Brazil with Honduras. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:41 in Recife, it's 08:41 in Tegucigalpa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,261 feet between the two airports. Toncontin International Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tegucigalpa (TGU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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