MQU
Mariquita
Colombia
4,673 km
2,904 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,673 km
2,904 mi / 2,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MQU REC
Airport Name Jose Celestino Mutis Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MQU REC
ICAO Code SKQU SBRF
City Mariquita Recife
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Recife
Elevation 1,531 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.210000, -74.880000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Mariquita (MQU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) in Mariquita, Colombia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,673 kilometers (2,904 miles / 2,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 11:00 in Mariquita, it's 13:00 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,498 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Jose Celestino Mutis Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Mariquita (MQU) follows a heading of 287° (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 Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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