REC
Recife
Brazil
5,779 km
3,591 miles
RNI
Corn Island
Nicaragua
Distance
5,779 km
3,591 mi / 3,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC RNI
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Corn Island
IATA Code REC RNI
ICAO Code SBRF MNCI
City Recife Corn Island
Country Brazil Nicaragua
Timezone America/Recife America/Managua
Elevation 33 ft 1 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 12.160000, -83.060000

Recife (REC) to Corn Island (RNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Corn Island (RNI) in Corn Island, Nicaragua is 5,779 kilometers (3,591 miles / 3,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:37 in Recife, it's 09:37 in Corn Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Corn Island (RNI) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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