PLF
Pala
Chad
5,854 km
3,638 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,854 km
3,638 mi / 3,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PLF REC
Airport Name Pala Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PLF REC
ICAO Code FTTP SBRF
City Pala Recife
Country Chad Brazil
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Recife
Elevation 1,532 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.380000, 14.930000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Pala (PLF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,854 kilometers (3,638 miles / 3,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 23:53 in Pala, it's 19:53 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,499 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Pala Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Pala (PLF) follows a heading of 72° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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