REC
Recife
Brazil
8,170 km
5,076 miles
TGT
Tanga
Tanzania
Distance
8,170 km
5,076 mi / 4,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

REC TGT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tanga Airport
IATA Code REC TGT
ICAO Code SBRF HTTG
City Recife Tanga
Country Brazil Tanzania
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 33 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -5.090000, 39.070000

Recife (REC) to Tanga (TGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tanga Airport (TGT) in Tanga, Tanzania is 8,170 kilometers (5,076 miles / 4,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 16:42 in Recife, it's 22:42 in Tanga. 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.

The return flight from Tanga (TGT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 263° (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 Tanga Airport (TGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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