MUD
Mueda
Mozambique
8,146 km
5,062 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,146 km
5,062 mi / 4,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

MUD REC
Airport Name Mueda Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MUD REC
ICAO Code FQMD SBRF
City Mueda Recife
Country Mozambique Brazil
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Recife
Elevation 2,789 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -11.670000, 39.560000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Mueda (MUD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mueda Airport (MUD) in Mueda, Mozambique to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,146 kilometers (5,062 miles / 4,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Mozambique 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 18:30 in Mueda, it's 13:30 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 2,756 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Mueda Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Mueda (MUD) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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