Johannesburg to Recife (JNB–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between JNB and REC. Nearest airports to JNB with scheduled service: Lanseria International Airport (HLA, 24 mi) · Mmabatho International Airport (MBD, 169 mi) · Polokwane International Airport (PTG, 176 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
GRU São Paulo 14h 48m CXG3LA → ADAFAR São Paulo (GRU) to Recife flights
MAD Madrid 24h 25m UX → ADAYBA Madrid (MAD) to Recife flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Johannesburg to Recife
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between JNB and REC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
GRU ~14h 48m MAD ~24h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
113
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Recife is 5 hours behind Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · REC: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 1:00 PM in Recife.
Facts

JNB–REC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Recife route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: REC
Full nameRecife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to REC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas.
Recife is 5 hours behind Johannesburg.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.