REC
Recife
Brazil
6,461 km
4,015 miles
SVT
Savuti
Botswana
Distance
6,461 km
4,015 mi / 3,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC SVT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Savuti Airport
IATA Code REC SVT
ICAO Code SBRF FBSV
City Recife Savuti
Country Brazil Botswana
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 33 ft 3,150 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -18.520000, 24.080000

Recife (REC) to Savuti (SVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Savuti Airport (SVT) in Savuti, Botswana is 6,461 kilometers (4,015 miles / 3,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Brazil with Botswana. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:03 in Recife, it's 01:03 in Savuti. 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 3,117 feet between the two airports. Savuti Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Savuti (SVT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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