REC
Recife
Brazil
7,845 km
4,875 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
7,845 km
4,875 mi / 4,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC ZIH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code REC ZIH
ICAO Code SBRF MMZH
City Recife Ixtapa
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Recife America/Mexico_City
Elevation 33 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 17.600000, -101.460000

Recife (REC) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 7,845 kilometers (4,875 miles / 4,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 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 17:10 in Recife, it's 14:10 in Ixtapa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 106° (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 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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