The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 8,442 kilometers (5,246 miles / 4,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 19:20 in Recife, it's 01:20 in Shire. 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 6,174 feet between the two airports. Shire Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shire (SHC) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 258° (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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.