MCT
Muscat
Oman
10,692 km
6,644 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,692 km
6,644 mi / 5,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

MCT REC
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MCT REC
ICAO Code OOMS SBRF
City Muscat Recife
Country Oman Brazil
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Recife
Elevation 48 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Muscat (MCT) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,692 kilometers (6,644 miles / 5,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Oman with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:15 in Muscat, it's 08:15 in Recife. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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