GMD
Ben Slimane
Morocco
5,490 km
3,411 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,490 km
3,411 mi / 2,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GMD REC
Airport Name Ben Slimane Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GMD REC
ICAO Code GMMB SBRF
City Ben Slimane Recife
Country Morocco Brazil
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Recife
Elevation 627 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.660000, -7.220000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ben Slimane (GMD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) in Ben Slimane, Morocco to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,490 kilometers (3,411 miles / 2,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Morocco 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 19:16 in Ben Slimane, it's 15:16 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ben Slimane (GMD) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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