MJI
Tripoli
Libya
6,838 km
4,249 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,838 km
4,249 mi / 3,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MJI REC
Airport Name Mitiga Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MJI REC
ICAO Code HLLM SBRF
City Tripoli Recife
Country Libya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Recife
Elevation 36 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 32.890000, 13.280000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Tripoli (MJI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,838 kilometers (4,249 miles / 3,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Libya 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 16:46 in Tripoli, it's 11:46 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 Tripoli (MJI) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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