ALJ
Alexander Bay
South Africa
5,832 km
3,624 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,832 km
3,624 mi / 3,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALJ REC
Airport Name Alexander Bay Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ALJ REC
ICAO Code FAAB SBRF
City Alexander Bay Recife
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Recife
Elevation 98 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -28.570000, 16.530000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Alexander Bay (ALJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) in Alexander Bay, South Africa to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,832 kilometers (3,624 miles / 3,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 02:54 in Alexander Bay, it's 21:54 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Alexander Bay (ALJ) follows a heading of 120° (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 Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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