MXJ
Minna
Nigeria
4,990 km
3,101 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,990 km
3,101 mi / 2,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MXJ REC
Airport Name Minna Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MXJ REC
ICAO Code DNMN SBRF
City Minna Recife
Country Nigeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Recife
Elevation 834 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.650000, 6.460000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Minna (MXJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minna Airport (MXJ) in Minna, Nigeria to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,990 kilometers (3,101 miles / 2,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Nigeria 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 23:37 in Minna, it's 19:37 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Minna (MXJ) follows a heading of 67° (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 Minna Airport (MXJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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