REC
Recife
Brazil
6,481 km
4,027 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
6,481 km
4,027 mi / 3,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC SJQ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code REC SJQ
ICAO Code SBRF FLSS
City Recife Sesheke
Country Brazil Zambia
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 33 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Recife (REC) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 6,481 kilometers (4,027 miles / 3,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Zambia. 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 14:11 in Recife, it's 19:11 in Sesheke. 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 3,067 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 271° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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