MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
15,494 km
9,628 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,494 km
9,628 mi / 8,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Pacific/Midway
Heading
68°
east northeast

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MDY REC
Airport Name Henderson Field Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MDY REC
ICAO Code PMDY SBRF
City Midway Atoll Recife
Country UM Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Midway America/Recife
Elevation 12 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -177.380000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Midway Atoll (MDY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,494 kilometers (9,628 miles / 8,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:20 in Midway Atoll, it's 10:20 in Recife. With a 8-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 304° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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