EOH
Medellin
Colombia
4,784 km
2,972 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,784 km
2,972 mi / 2,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EOH REC
Airport Name Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EOH REC
ICAO Code SKMD SBRF
City Medellin Recife
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Recife
Elevation 4,949 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.220000, -75.590000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Medellin (EOH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) in Medellin, Colombia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,784 kilometers (2,972 miles / 2,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:31 in Medellin, it's 08:31 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,916 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Medellin (EOH) follows a heading of 288° (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 Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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