MZY
Mossel Bay
South Africa
6,480 km
4,027 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,480 km
4,027 mi / 3,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MZY REC
Airport Name Mossel Bay Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MZY REC
ICAO Code FAMO SBRF
City Mossel Bay Recife
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Recife
Elevation 531 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -34.160000, 22.060000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Mossel Bay (MZY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mossel Bay Airport (MZY) in Mossel Bay, South Africa to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,480 kilometers (4,027 miles / 3,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 South Africa 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 03:23 in Mossel Bay, it's 22:23 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 Mossel Bay (MZY) follows a heading of 125° (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 Mossel Bay Airport (MZY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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