MZB
Mocimboa da Praia
Mozambique
8,235 km
5,117 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,235 km
5,117 mi / 4,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

MZB REC
Airport Name Mocimboa da Praia Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MZB REC
ICAO Code FQMP SBRF
City Mocimboa da Praia Recife
Country Mozambique Brazil
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Recife
Elevation 89 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -11.360000, 40.350000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Mocimboa da Praia (MZB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) in Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,235 kilometers (5,117 miles / 4,447 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 05:53 in Mocimboa da Praia, it's 00:53 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Mocimboa da Praia (MZB) 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 Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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