DKR
Dakar
Senegal
3,188 km
1,981 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,188 km
1,981 mi / 1,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR REC
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DKR REC
ICAO Code GOOY SBRF
City Dakar Recife
Country Senegal Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Recife
Elevation 85 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Dakar (DKR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,188 kilometers (1,981 miles / 1,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Senegal with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:03 in Dakar, it's 04:03 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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