MDS
Middle Caicos
TC
5,222 km
3,245 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,222 km
3,245 mi / 2,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Grand_Turk
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MDS REC
Airport Name Middle Caicos Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MDS REC
ICAO Code MBMC SBRF
City Middle Caicos Recife
Country TC Brazil
Timezone America/Grand_Turk America/Recife
Elevation 9 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.830000, -71.800000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Middle Caicos (MDS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) in Middle Caicos, TC to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,222 kilometers (3,245 miles / 2,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 TC 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 09:24 in Middle Caicos, it's 11:24 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Middle Caicos (MDS) follows a heading of 310° (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 Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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