AAM
Malamala
South Africa
7,259 km
4,510 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,259 km
4,510 mi / 3,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

AAM REC
Airport Name Malamala Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AAM REC
ICAO Code FAMD SBRF
City Malamala Recife
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Recife
Elevation 1,124 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -24.820000, 31.540000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Malamala (AAM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malamala Airport (AAM) in Malamala, South Africa to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,259 kilometers (4,510 miles / 3,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 South Africa with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in Malamala, it's 12:58 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,091 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Malamala Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Malamala (AAM) follows a heading of 114° (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 Malamala Airport (AAM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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