MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
8,244 km
5,123 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,244 km
5,123 mi / 4,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

MNC REC
Airport Name Nacala Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MNC REC
ICAO Code FQNC SBRF
City Nacala Recife
Country Mozambique Brazil
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Recife
Elevation 410 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -14.490000, 40.710000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Nacala (MNC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,244 kilometers (5,123 miles / 4,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Mozambique 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 16:18 in Nacala, it's 11:18 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 Nacala (MNC) follows a heading of 103° (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 Nacala Airport (MNC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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