MGH
Margate
South Africa
7,189 km
4,467 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,189 km
4,467 mi / 3,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

MGH REC
Airport Name Margate Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MGH REC
ICAO Code FAMG SBRF
City Margate Recife
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Recife
Elevation 495 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -30.860000, 30.340000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Margate (MGH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margate Airport (MGH) in Margate, South Africa to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,189 kilometers (4,467 miles / 3,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 20:22 in Margate, it's 15:22 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 Margate (MGH) follows a heading of 120° (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 Margate Airport (MGH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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