# Distance from Matsaile (MSG) to Recife (REC)

> 7,028 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,028 km / 4,367 mi / 3,795 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 276° (west)
- **Return heading**: 119° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Lesotho) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → South America
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 19:10 in Matsaile, it's 14:10 in Recife)
- **Elevation difference**: 6,167 ft (REC is lower than MSG)

## Airports

### [Matsaile Airport (MSG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msg-matsaile-matsaile-airport/1ef266de-e04d-6a94-9fb0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matsaile, Lesotho
- ICAO: FXMA
- Timezone: Africa/Maseru
- Coordinates: -29.840000, 28.780000
- Elevation: 6,200 ft

### [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Recife, Brazil
- ICAO: SBRF
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -8.130000, -34.920000
- Elevation: 33 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:10 in Matsaile, it's 14:10 in Recife.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Matsaile Airport (MSG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msg-matsaile-matsaile-airport/1ef266de-e04d-6a94-9fb0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
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