REC
Recife
Brazil
6,207 km
3,857 miles
SRH
Sarh
Chad
Distance
6,207 km
3,857 mi / 3,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SRH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sarh Airport
IATA Code REC SRH
ICAO Code SBRF FTTA
City Recife Sarh
Country Brazil Chad
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 33 ft 1,198 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 9.140000, 18.370000

Recife (REC) to Sarh (SRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sarh Airport (SRH) in Sarh, Chad is 6,207 kilometers (3,857 miles / 3,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 Chad. 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 08:21 in Recife, it's 12:21 in Sarh. 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 1,165 feet between the two airports. Sarh Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Sarh (SRH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 254° (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 Sarh Airport (SRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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