KMH
Kuruman
South Africa
6,476 km
4,024 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,476 km
4,024 mi / 3,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

KMH REC
Airport Name Johan Pienaar Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KMH REC
ICAO Code FAKU SBRF
City Kuruman Recife
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Recife
Elevation 4,382 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -27.460000, 23.410000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kuruman (KMH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH) in Kuruman, South Africa to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,476 kilometers (4,024 miles / 3,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 13:38 in Kuruman, it's 08:38 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 4,349 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Johan Pienaar Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kuruman (KMH) follows a heading of 117° (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 Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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