REC
Recife
Brazil
7,264 km
4,514 miles
SZK
Skukuza
South Africa
Distance
7,264 km
4,514 mi / 3,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
114°
east southeast

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REC SZK
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Skukuza Airport
IATA Code REC SZK
ICAO Code SBRF FASZ
City Recife Skukuza
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 33 ft 1,020 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -24.960000, 31.590000

Recife (REC) to Skukuza (SZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Skukuza Airport (SZK) in Skukuza, South Africa is 7,264 kilometers (4,514 miles / 3,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 South Africa. 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 13:53 in Recife, it's 18:53 in Skukuza. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Skukuza (SZK) 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 Skukuza Airport (SZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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