MIA to REC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is 6,185 km (3,843 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 15m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (REC to MIA).
How far is it from Miami to Recife?
The great-circle distance between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is 6,185 km (3,843 mi, 3,339 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from MIA to REC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. REC is roughly southeast of MIA.
How is the MIA to REC route written in code?
The pair is written MIA-REC in IATA codes and KMIA-SBRF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Miami International Airport is MIA (KMIA), Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is REC (SBRF).
| MIA | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Miami International Airport | Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| ICAO code | KMIA | SBRF |
| Country | United States | Brazil |
| Elevation | 8 ft | 33 ft |
| Rank by connections | #16 | #403 |
KMIA starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; SBRF starts with S, the prefix for South America. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 25 ft (8 m) of each other.
Airlines flying MIA to REC
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Miami from Recife?
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) are 6,185 km (3,843 mi, 3,339 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MIA to REC?
A typical nonstop flight between MIA and REC takes about 8h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is REC from MIA?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) lies roughly southeast of Miami International Airport (MIA).
Which airlines fly MIA to REC?
3 airlines appear on the MIA-REC route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines, US Airways.
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