GRJ
George
South Africa
6,505 km
4,042 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,505 km
4,042 mi / 3,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRJ REC
Airport Name George Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GRJ REC
ICAO Code FAGG SBRF
City George Recife
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Recife
Elevation 648 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -34.010000, 22.380000 -8.130000, -34.920000

George (GRJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,505 kilometers (4,042 miles / 3,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 17:45 in George, it's 12:45 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 George (GRJ) follows a heading of 125° (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 George Airport (GRJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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