REC
Recife
Brazil
6,598 km
4,100 miles
SEB
Sabha
Libya
Distance
6,598 km
4,100 mi / 3,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SEB
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sabha Airport
IATA Code REC SEB
ICAO Code SBRF HLLS
City Recife Sabha
Country Brazil Libya
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 33 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 26.990000, 14.470000

Recife (REC) to Sabha (SEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya is 6,598 kilometers (4,100 miles / 3,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Libya. 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 10:17 in Recife, it's 15:17 in Sabha. 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 1,394 feet between the two airports. Sabha Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Sabha (SEB) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). 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 Sabha Airport (SEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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