AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
6,905 km
4,290 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,905 km
4,290 mi / 3,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

AFD REC
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AFD REC
ICAO Code FAPA SBRF
City Port Alfred Recife
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Recife
Elevation 307 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,905 kilometers (4,290 miles / 3,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 16:49 in Port Alfred, it's 11:49 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 Alfred (AFD) 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 Alfred Airport (AFD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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