CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,165 km
3,831 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,165 km
3,831 mi / 3,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT REC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CPT REC
ICAO Code FACT SBRF
City Cape Town Recife
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Recife
Elevation 151 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cape Town (CPT) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,165 kilometers (3,831 miles / 3,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 13:11 in Cape Town, it's 08:11 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 Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 126° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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