OVG
Overberg
South Africa
6,329 km
3,932 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,329 km
3,932 mi / 3,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OVG REC
Airport Name Overberg Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code OVG REC
ICAO Code FAOB SBRF
City Overberg Recife
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Recife
Elevation 52 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -34.550000, 20.250000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Overberg (OVG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Overberg Airport (OVG) in Overberg, South Africa to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,329 kilometers (3,932 miles / 3,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 06:29 in Overberg, it's 01:29 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 Overberg (OVG) follows a heading of 126° (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 Overberg Airport (OVG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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