DUR
Durban
South Africa
7,250 km
4,505 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,250 km
4,505 mi / 3,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

DUR REC
Airport Name King Shaka International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DUR REC
ICAO Code FALE SBRF
City Durban Recife
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Recife
Elevation 295 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -29.610000, 31.120000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Durban (DUR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, South Africa to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,250 kilometers (4,505 miles / 3,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 17:08 in Durban, it's 12:08 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 Durban (DUR) follows a heading of 119° (east 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 King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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