REC
Recife
Brazil
6,550 km
4,070 miles
TQO
Tulum
Mexico
Distance
6,550 km
4,070 mi / 3,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Recife
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC TQO
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport
IATA Code REC TQO
ICAO Code SBRF MMTU
City Recife Tulum
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Recife America/Cancun
Elevation 33 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 20.230000, -87.430000

Recife (REC) to Tulum (TQO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO) in Tulum, Mexico is 6,550 kilometers (4,070 miles / 3,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 21:16 in Recife, it's 19:16 in Tulum.

The return flight from Tulum (TQO) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 113° (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 Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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