NLA
Ndola
Zambia
6,955 km
4,322 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,955 km
4,322 mi / 3,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

NLA REC
Airport Name Ndola Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NLA REC
ICAO Code FLND SBRF
City Ndola Recife
Country Zambia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Recife
Elevation 4,167 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -13.000000, 28.660000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ndola (NLA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,955 kilometers (4,322 miles / 3,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Zambia 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 14:06 in Ndola, it's 09:06 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 4,134 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Ndola Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ndola (NLA) follows a heading of 100° (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 Ndola Airport (NLA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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