The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 4,846 kilometers (3,011 miles / 2,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:18 in Recife, it's 06:18 in Tulcan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,616 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla 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 Tulcan (TUA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 103° (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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.