REC
Recife
Brazil
8,300 km
5,158 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
8,300 km
5,158 mi / 4,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TES
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code REC TES
ICAO Code SBRF HHTS
City Recife Tessenei
Country Brazil Eritrea
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Asmara
Elevation 33 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 15.120000, 36.680000

Recife (REC) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 8,300 kilometers (5,158 miles / 4,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Eritrea. 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 09:42 in Recife, it's 15:42 in Tessenei. 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 1,985 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 257° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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