REC
Recife
Brazil
7,406 km
4,602 miles
RUA
Arua
Uganda
Distance
7,406 km
4,602 mi / 3,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

REC RUA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Arua Airport
IATA Code REC RUA
ICAO Code SBRF HUAR
City Recife Arua
Country Brazil Uganda
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Kampala
Elevation 33 ft 3,951 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 3.050000, 30.920000

Recife (REC) to Arua (RUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, Uganda is 7,406 kilometers (4,602 miles / 3,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Brazil with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:03 in Recife, it's 20:03 in Arua. 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 3,918 feet between the two airports. Arua Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Arua (RUA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Arua Airport (RUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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