KIY
Kilwa Masoko
Tanzania
8,171 km
5,077 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,171 km
5,077 mi / 4,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

KIY REC
Airport Name Kilwa Masoko Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KIY REC
ICAO Code HTKI SBRF
City Kilwa Masoko Recife
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Recife
Elevation 50 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.930000, 39.520000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kilwa Masoko (KIY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) in Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,171 kilometers (5,077 miles / 4,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Tanzania 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 07:42 in Kilwa Masoko, it's 01:42 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kilwa Masoko (KIY) follows a heading of 97° (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 Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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