MAM
Matamoros
Mexico
7,739 km
4,809 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,739 km
4,809 mi / 4,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MAM REC
Airport Name General Servando Canales International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MAM REC
ICAO Code MMMA SBRF
City Matamoros Recife
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Recife
Elevation 25 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 25.770000, -97.530000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Matamoros (MAM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) in Matamoros, Mexico to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,739 kilometers (4,809 miles / 4,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 11:23 in Matamoros, it's 14:23 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Matamoros (MAM) follows a heading of 301° (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 General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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