REC
Recife
Brazil
7,465 km
4,638 miles
TCN
Tehuacan Airport
Mexico
Distance
7,465 km
4,638 mi / 4,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC TCN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tehuacan Airport
IATA Code REC TCN
ICAO Code SBRF MMHC
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Recife America/Mexico_City
Elevation 33 ft 5,509 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 18.500000, -97.420000

Recife (REC) to Tehuacan Airport (TCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tehuacan Airport (TCN) in Tehuacan Airport, Mexico is 7,465 kilometers (4,638 miles / 4,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Mexico. 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 14:49 in Recife, it's 11:49 in Tehuacan Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,476 feet between the two airports. Tehuacan Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tehuacan Airport (TCN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 108° (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 Tehuacan Airport (TCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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