NDE
Mandera
Kenya
8,618 km
5,355 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,618 km
5,355 mi / 4,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

NDE REC
Airport Name Mandera Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NDE REC
ICAO Code HKMA SBRF
City Mandera Recife
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Recife
Elevation 805 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 3.930000, 41.850000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Mandera (NDE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mandera Airport (NDE) in Mandera, Kenya to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,618 kilometers (5,355 miles / 4,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 Kenya 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 14:15 in Mandera, it's 08:15 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 Mandera (NDE) follows a heading of 84° (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 Mandera Airport (NDE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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