Distance From Frei Caneca Heliport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Frei Caneca Heliport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 4310 miles or 6936 kilometers or 3743 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Recife and Johannesburg takes around 9 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Frei Caneca Heliport, Recife, Brazil to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 9 hours 54 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 • - JNB

Kilometers		6936 km
Statute Miles		4310 miles
Nautical Miles		3743 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 54 minutes

Frei Caneca Heliport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

Location of Frei Caneca Heliport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Recife to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Recife, Brazil and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Recife, Brazil and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

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

Location	Local Time
Recife (Brazil)	2026-10-27, 21:50:03 -03
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-10-28, 02:50:03 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

Frei Caneca Heliport ( / ) Recife, Brazil

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa