MRR
Macara
Ecuador
4,991 km
3,101 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,991 km
3,101 mi / 2,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

MRR REC
Airport Name Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MRR REC
ICAO Code SEMA SBRF
City Macara Recife
Country Ecuador Brazil
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Recife
Elevation 1,508 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -4.380000, -79.940000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Macara (MRR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport (MRR) in Macara, Ecuador to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,991 kilometers (3,101 miles / 2,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:29 in Macara, it's 15:29 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,475 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Macara (MRR) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Velasco Ibarra Airport (MRR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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