REC
Recife
Brazil
7,322 km
4,550 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
7,322 km
4,550 mi / 3,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

REC SUT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code REC SUT
ICAO Code SBRF HTSU
City Recife Sumbawanga
Country Brazil Tanzania
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 33 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Recife (REC) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 7,322 kilometers (4,550 miles / 3,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Tanzania. 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 03:28 in Recife, it's 09:28 in Sumbawanga. 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 5,887 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga (SUT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 265° (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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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