REC
Recife
Brazil
7,246 km
4,502 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
7,246 km
4,502 mi / 3,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC VIR
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code REC VIR
ICAO Code SBRF FAVG
City Recife Durban
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 33 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Recife (REC) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 7,246 kilometers (4,502 miles / 3,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 South Africa. 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 21:21 in Recife, it's 02:21 in Durban. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 275° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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