PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
6,798 km
4,224 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,798 km
4,224 mi / 3,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

PLZ REC
Airport Name Port Elizabeth Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PLZ REC
ICAO Code FAPE SBRF
City Port Elizabeth Recife
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Recife
Elevation 226 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -33.980000, 25.620000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,798 kilometers (4,224 miles / 3,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 23:45 in Port Elizabeth, it's 18:45 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 Port Elizabeth (PLZ) follows a heading of 124° (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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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