Distance From Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, REC - DUR Distance

The distance from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 4506 miles or 7251 kilometers or 3913 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Recife ( Brazil ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Recife and Durban takes around 10 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport, Recife, Brazil to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 10 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • REC - DUR

Kilometers		7251 km
Statute Miles		4506 miles
Nautical Miles		3913 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 21 minutes

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - REC to DUR Flight Path

Location of Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Recife, Brazil and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • REC - DUR

Time difference between Recife (Brazil) and Durban (South Africa) is 5 Hours.
Durban time is 5 Hours ahead of Recife.

Location	Local Time
Recife (Brazil)	2025-01-15, 14:35:28 -03
Durban (South Africa)	2025-01-15, 19:35:28 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC / SBRF) Recife, Brazil

Destination

King Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa