REC
Recife
Brazil
8,300 km
5,158 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
8,300 km
5,158 mi / 4,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC TPQ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code REC TPQ
ICAO Code SBRF MMEP
City Recife Tepic
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Recife America/Mazatlan
Elevation 33 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 21.420000, -104.840000

Recife (REC) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 8,300 kilometers (5,158 miles / 4,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Mexico. 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 00:07 in Recife, it's 20:07 in Tepic. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,987 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 105° (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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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