REC
Recife
Brazil
8,003 km
4,973 miles
ZMM
Zamora Airport
Mexico
Distance
8,003 km
4,973 mi / 4,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC ZMM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Zamora Airport
IATA Code REC ZMM
ICAO Code SBRF MMZM
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Recife America/Mexico_City
Elevation 33 ft 5,141 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 20.050000, -102.280000

Recife (REC) to Zamora Airport (ZMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Zamora Airport (ZMM) in Zamora Airport, Mexico is 8,003 kilometers (4,973 miles / 4,321 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 13:48 in Recife, it's 10:48 in Zamora 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 5,108 feet between the two airports. Zamora 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 Zamora Airport (ZMM) 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 Zamora Airport (ZMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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