MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
8,964 km
5,570 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,964 km
5,570 mi / 4,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

MGQ REC
Airport Name Aden Adde International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MGQ REC
ICAO Code HCMM SBRF
City Mogadishu Recife
Country Somalia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Recife
Elevation 29 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 2.010000, 45.300000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Mogadishu (MGQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,964 kilometers (5,570 miles / 4,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Somalia 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 00:14 in Mogadishu, it's 18:14 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 Mogadishu (MGQ) follows a heading of 87° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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