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

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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 1 hub
GRU São Paulo 12h 53m ADAMAR → LASA São Paulo (GRU) to Johannesburg flights
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Recife to Johannesburg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
GRU ~12h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
88
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
Johannesburg is 5 hours ahead of Recife.
REC: -03 · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 11:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the intended departure date and have at least two blank pages. Return or onward tickets and proof of sufficient funds may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

REC–JNB Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about REC to JNB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro.
Johannesburg is 5 hours ahead of Recife.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.