MUB
Maun
Botswana
6,400 km
3,977 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,400 km
3,977 mi / 3,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

MUB REC
Airport Name Maun Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MUB REC
ICAO Code FBMN SBRF
City Maun Recife
Country Botswana Brazil
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Recife
Elevation 3,093 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -19.970000, 23.430000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Maun (MUB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maun Airport (MUB) in Maun, Botswana to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,400 kilometers (3,977 miles / 3,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Botswana 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 01:36 in Maun, it's 20:36 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 3,060 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Maun Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Maun (MUB) follows a heading of 109° (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 Maun Airport (MUB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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