MNR
Mongu
Zambia
6,357 km
3,950 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,357 km
3,950 mi / 3,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

MNR REC
Airport Name Mongu Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MNR REC
ICAO Code FLMG SBRF
City Mongu Recife
Country Zambia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Recife
Elevation 3,488 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -15.250000, 23.160000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Mongu (MNR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mongu Airport (MNR) in Mongu, Zambia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,357 kilometers (3,950 miles / 3,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Zambia 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 16:30 in Mongu, it's 11:30 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,455 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Mongu Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Mongu (MNR) 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 Mongu Airport (MNR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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