REC
Recife
Brazil
5,891 km
3,661 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
5,891 km
3,661 mi / 3,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC TMU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code REC TMU
ICAO Code SBRF MRTR
City Recife Nicoya
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Recife America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 33 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 9.740000, -85.010000

Recife (REC) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 5,891 kilometers (3,661 miles / 3,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 17:21 in Recife, it's 14:21 in Nicoya. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nicoya (TMU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 108° (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 Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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