Johannesburg to Recife

Flight distance, time and route map · JNB → REC

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
west 275° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Recife to Johannesburg

Questions

How far is Johannesburg from Recife by plane?

The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre 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 Johannesburg to Recife?

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 Johannesburg heading west (275°) on the shortest path.

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