Recife to Johannesburg

Flight distance, time and route map · REC → JNB

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance6,938 km4,311 miles · 3,746 nautical miles
Flight time
about 9 h 10 min direct, estimated
Heading
south-east 115° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Johannesburg to Recife

Questions

How far is Recife from Johannesburg by plane?

The great-circle distance between Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport is 6,938 km (4,311 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Recife to Johannesburg?

About 9 h 10 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Recife heading south-east (115°) on the shortest path.

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