MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
8,595 km
5,341 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,595 km
5,341 mi / 4,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MSW REC
Airport Name Massawa International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MSW REC
ICAO Code HHMS SBRF
City Massawa Recife
Country Eritrea Brazil
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Recife
Elevation 194 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 15.670000, 39.370000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Massawa (MSW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,595 kilometers (5,341 miles / 4,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Eritrea 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 01:43 in Massawa, it's 19:43 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Massawa (MSW) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Massawa International Airport (MSW) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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