MZH
Amasya
Turkey
8,995 km
5,589 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,995 km
5,589 mi / 4,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MZH REC
Airport Name Amasya Merzifon Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MZH REC
ICAO Code LTAP SBRF
City Amasya Recife
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Recife
Elevation 1,758 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.830000, 35.520000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Amasya (MZH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amasya Merzifon Airport (MZH) in Amasya, Turkey to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,995 kilometers (5,589 miles / 4,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Turkey with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:03 in Amasya, it's 14:03 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,725 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Amasya Merzifon Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Amasya (MZH) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amasya Merzifon Airport (MZH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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