NDJ
N'Djamena
Chad
5,963 km
3,705 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,963 km
3,705 mi / 3,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NDJ REC
Airport Name N'Djamena International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NDJ REC
ICAO Code FTTJ SBRF
City N'Djamena Recife
Country Chad Brazil
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Recife
Elevation 968 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 12.130000, 15.030000 -8.130000, -34.920000

N'Djamena (NDJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) in N'Djamena, Chad to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,963 kilometers (3,705 miles / 3,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Chad 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 12:49 in N'Djamena, it's 08:49 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to N'Djamena (NDJ) follows a heading of 68° (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 N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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