OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
8,309 km
5,163 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,309 km
5,163 mi / 4,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

OYL REC
Airport Name Moyale Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code OYL REC
ICAO Code HKMY SBRF
City Moyale (Lower) Recife
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Recife
Elevation 2,790 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 3.470000, 39.100000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,309 kilometers (5,163 miles / 4,486 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 00:26 in Moyale (Lower), it's 18:26 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,757 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Moyale Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) 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 Moyale Airport (OYL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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