MFA
Mafia Island
Tanzania
8,199 km
5,095 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,199 km
5,095 mi / 4,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

MFA REC
Airport Name Mafia Island Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MFA REC
ICAO Code HTMA SBRF
City Mafia Island Recife
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Recife
Elevation 60 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -7.920000, 39.670000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Mafia Island (MFA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,199 kilometers (5,095 miles / 4,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Tanzania 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 20:17 in Mafia Island, it's 14:17 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Mafia Island (MFA) follows a heading of 96° (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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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