REC
Recife
Brazil
5,517 km
3,428 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
5,517 km
3,428 mi / 2,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC SWP
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code REC SWP
ICAO Code SBRF FYSM
City Recife Swakopmund
Country Brazil Namibia
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 33 ft 207 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Recife (REC) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 5,517 kilometers (3,428 miles / 2,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Brazil with Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:26 in Recife, it's 02:26 in Swakopmund. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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