MWL
Mineral Wells
United States
8,070 km
5,014 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,070 km
5,014 mi / 4,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MWL REC
Airport Name Mineral Wells Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MWL REC
ICAO Code KMWL SBRF
City Mineral Wells Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 974 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 32.780000, -98.060000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Mineral Wells (MWL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) in Mineral Wells, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,070 kilometers (5,014 miles / 4,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 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 08:37 in Mineral Wells, it's 11:37 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Mineral Wells (MWL) follows a heading of 308° (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 Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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