GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
6,656 km
4,136 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,656 km
4,136 mi / 3,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GAE REC
Airport Name Gabes Matmata International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GAE REC
ICAO Code DTTG SBRF
City Gabes Recife
Country Tunisia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Recife
Elevation 26 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.880000, 10.100000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gabes (GAE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,656 kilometers (4,136 miles / 3,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tunisia 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 12:30 in Gabes, it's 08:30 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Gabes (GAE) follows a heading of 43° (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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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