REC
Recife
Brazil
7,470 km
4,642 miles
VJB
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Distance
7,470 km
4,642 mi / 4,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC VJB
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Xai-Xai Airport
IATA Code REC VJB
ICAO Code SBRF FQXA
City Recife Xai-Xai
Country Brazil Mozambique
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Maputo
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -25.040000, 33.630000

Recife (REC) to Xai-Xai (VJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) in Xai-Xai, Mozambique is 7,470 kilometers (4,642 miles / 4,033 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 Mozambique. 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 11:13 in Recife, it's 16:13 in Xai-Xai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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