MIB
Minot
United States
9,004 km
5,595 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,004 km
5,595 mi / 4,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MIB REC
Airport Name Minot Afb Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MIB REC
ICAO Code KMIB SBRF
City Minot Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 1,666 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 48.420000, -101.360000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Minot (MIB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minot Afb Airport (MIB) in Minot, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,004 kilometers (5,595 miles / 4,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 United States 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 11:03 in Minot, it's 14:03 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,633 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Minot Afb Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Minot (MIB) follows a heading of 322° (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 Minot Afb Airport (MIB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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