CYW
Celaya
Mexico
7,880 km
4,896 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,880 km
4,896 mi / 4,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CYW REC
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CYW REC
ICAO Code MMCY SBRF
City Celaya Recife
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Recife
Elevation 5,709 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Celaya (CYW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,880 kilometers (4,896 miles / 4,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Mexico 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 10:16 in Celaya, it's 13:16 in Recife. 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 5,676 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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