REC
Recife
Brazil
7,268 km
4,516 miles
ULD
Ulundi
South Africa
Distance
7,268 km
4,516 mi / 3,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC ULD
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport
IATA Code REC ULD
ICAO Code SBRF FAUL
City Recife Ulundi
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 33 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -28.320000, 31.420000

Recife (REC) to Ulundi (ULD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) in Ulundi, South Africa is 7,268 kilometers (4,516 miles / 3,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 10:36 in Recife, it's 15:36 in Ulundi. 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 1,687 feet between the two airports. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Ulundi (ULD) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 274° (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 Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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