IKL
Ikela
DR Congo
6,490 km
4,033 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,490 km
4,033 mi / 3,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

IKL REC
Airport Name Ikela Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IKL REC
ICAO Code FZGV SBRF
City Ikela Recife
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Recife
Elevation 1,283 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -1.200000, 23.280000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ikela (IKL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ikela Airport (IKL) in Ikela, DR Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,490 kilometers (4,033 miles / 3,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 DR Congo 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 20:05 in Ikela, it's 16:05 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,250 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Ikela Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ikela (IKL) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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