COI
Merritt Island
United States
6,368 km
3,957 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,368 km
3,957 mi / 3,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

COI REC
Airport Name Merritt Island Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code COI REC
ICAO Code KCOI SBRF
City Merritt Island Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 6 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.340000, -80.690000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Merritt Island (COI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merritt Island Airport (COI) in Merritt Island, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,368 kilometers (3,957 miles / 3,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:46 in Merritt Island, it's 08:46 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Merritt Island (COI) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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