NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
5,916 km
3,676 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,916 km
3,676 mi / 3,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Managua
Heading
109°
east southeast

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NCR REC
Airport Name San Carlos Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NCR REC
ICAO Code MNSC SBRF
City San Carlos Recife
Country Nicaragua Brazil
Timezone America/Managua America/Recife
Elevation 91 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 11.130000, -84.770000 -8.130000, -34.920000

San Carlos (NCR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,916 kilometers (3,676 miles / 3,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Nicaragua 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 11:45 in San Carlos, it's 14:45 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 San Carlos (NCR) follows a heading of 291° (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 San Carlos (NCR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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