MTJ
Montrose
United States
9,120 km
5,667 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,120 km
5,667 mi / 4,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MTJ REC
Airport Name Montrose Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MTJ REC
ICAO Code KMTJ SBRF
City Montrose Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Recife
Elevation 5,759 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.510000, -107.890000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Montrose (MTJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) in Montrose, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,120 kilometers (5,667 miles / 4,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 07:51 in Montrose, it's 11:51 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,726 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Montrose Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Montrose (MTJ) follows a heading of 311° (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 Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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