KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
7,546 km
4,689 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,546 km
4,689 mi / 4,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

KGJ REC
Airport Name Karonga Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KGJ REC
ICAO Code FWKA SBRF
City Karonga Recife
Country Malawi Brazil
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Recife
Elevation 1,765 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -9.950000, 33.890000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Karonga (KGJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,546 kilometers (4,689 miles / 4,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Malawi 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 14:14 in Karonga, it's 09:14 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,732 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Karonga Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Karonga (KGJ) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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