MTS
Manzini
Eswatini
7,245 km
4,502 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,245 km
4,502 mi / 3,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Mbabane
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

MTS REC
Airport Name Matsapha Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MTS REC
ICAO Code FDMS SBRF
City Manzini Recife
Country Eswatini Brazil
Timezone Africa/Mbabane America/Recife
Elevation 2,075 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -26.530000, 31.310000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Manzini (MTS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsapha Airport (MTS) in Manzini, Eswatini to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,245 kilometers (4,502 miles / 3,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Eswatini 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 10:31 in Manzini, it's 05:31 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 2,042 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Matsapha Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Manzini (MTS) follows a heading of 116° (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 Matsapha Airport (MTS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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