The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,764 kilometers (2,960 miles / 2,572 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 02:11 in Rionegro, it's 04:11 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,922 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Rionegro (MDE) 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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.