KST
Kosti
Sudan
7,836 km
4,869 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,836 km
4,869 mi / 4,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KST REC
Airport Name Kosti Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KST REC
ICAO Code HSKI SBRF
City Kosti Recife
Country Sudan Brazil
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Recife
Elevation 1,289 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 13.180000, 32.730000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kosti (KST) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,836 kilometers (4,869 miles / 4,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Sudan 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 19:27 in Kosti, it's 14:27 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,256 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Kosti Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kosti (KST) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 Kosti Airport (KST) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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