Miami to Recife (MIA–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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L7 Lan Colombia
763
6:50 AM
EDT
3:31 PM
-03
7h 41m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FOR Fortaleza 10h 50m JJLA → ADLATP Fortaleza (FOR) to Recife flights
GIG Rio De Janeiro 10h 57m 5YAAL7 → ADAFAR Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Recife flights
BEL Belém 11h 17m G3 → ADTP Belém (BEL) to Recife flights
BSB Brasília 11h 20m G3 → ADCMG3 Brasília (BSB) to Recife flights
GRU São Paulo 11h 26m 5YAAG3 → ADAFAR São Paulo (GRU) to Recife flights
MAO Manaus 11h 37m 5YM3QT → AD Manaus (MAO) to Recife flights
VCP Campinas 12h 8m 5YD5K4 → ADTP Campinas (VCP) to Recife flights
CNF Belo Horizonte 13h 42m L7 → ADCMTP Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Recife flights
MAD Madrid 18h 45m 5YAAAY → ADAYBA Madrid (MAD) to Recife flights
LIS Lisbon 19h 35m B6EKEY → ADAYEK Lisbon (LIS) to Recife flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to Recife
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,843 mi 7h 41m nonstop +1h ahead

MIA–REC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lan Colombia leads the route. The flight covers 3,843 miles in approximately 7h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MIA Routes REC Routes MIA Live Flights REC Live Flights MIA Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–REC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
L7 Lan Colombia 1 763 7h41 54% – –
Aircraft on this route
763 Boeing 767-300 – L7
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: L7 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to REC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
FOR ~10h 50m GIG ~10h 57m BEL ~11h 17m BSB ~11h 20m GRU ~11h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
358
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MIA → REC
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Return
REC → MIA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Recife is 1 hour ahead of Miami.
MIA: EDT · REC: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 7:00 PM in Recife.
Distance & Flight Time
3,843 mi / 6,185 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 41m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need an eVisa to enter Brazil. Apply through the official portal at gov.br/mre before departure. The eVisa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes a few business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

Facts

MIA–REC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Recife route.
Route details
Distance3,843 mi / 6,185 km
Flight time7h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: REC
Full nameRecife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to REC flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport take about 7h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 3,843 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MIA to REC: Lan Colombia.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Pinto Martins, Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim and Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro.
Recife is 1 hour ahead of Miami.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MIA to REC

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) are connected by nonstop service from Lan Colombia. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MIA to REC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to REC is about 7 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,843 miles (6,185 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pinto Martins, Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim and Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.