REC
Recife
Brazil
6,399 km
3,976 miles
SAP
La Mesa
Honduras
Distance
6,399 km
3,976 mi / 3,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SAP
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport
IATA Code REC SAP
ICAO Code SBRF MHLM
City Recife La Mesa
Country Brazil Honduras
Timezone America/Recife America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 33 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 15.450000, -87.920000

Recife (REC) to La Mesa (SAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) in La Mesa, Honduras is 6,399 kilometers (3,976 miles / 3,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Honduras. 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 11:21 in Recife, it's 08:21 in La Mesa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from La Mesa (SAP) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 110° (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 Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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