REC
Recife
Brazil
7,546 km
4,689 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
7,546 km
4,689 mi / 4,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

REC ZZU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code REC ZZU
ICAO Code SBRF FWUU
City Recife Mzuzu
Country Brazil Malawi
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 33 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Recife (REC) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 7,546 kilometers (4,689 miles / 4,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Malawi. 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 13:32 in Recife, it's 18:32 in Mzuzu. 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 4,082 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 266° (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 Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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