HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
3,034 km
1,886 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,034 km
1,886 mi / 1,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
233°
southwest

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HGS REC
Airport Name Hastings Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HGS REC
ICAO Code GFHA SBRF
City Freetown Recife
Country Sierra Leone Brazil
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Recife
Elevation 60 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Freetown (HGS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,034 kilometers (1,886 miles / 1,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 18:03 in Freetown, it's 15:03 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 Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 53° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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