EMX
El Maiten
Argentina
5,176 km
3,216 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,176 km
3,216 mi / 2,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EMX REC
Airport Name El Maiten Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EMX REC
ICAO Code SAVD SBRF
City El Maiten Recife
Country Argentina Brazil
Timezone America/Argentina/Catamarca America/Recife
Elevation 2,355 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -42.030000, -71.170000 -8.130000, -34.920000

El Maiten (EMX) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Maiten Airport (EMX) in El Maiten, Argentina to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,176 kilometers (3,216 miles / 2,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Argentina with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:40 in El Maiten, it's 11:40 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,322 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than El Maiten Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to El Maiten (EMX) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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