REC
Recife
Brazil
3,932 km
2,443 miles
TIY
Tidjikja
Mauritania
Distance
3,932 km
2,443 mi / 2,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TIY
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tidjikja Airport
IATA Code REC TIY
ICAO Code SBRF GQND
City Recife Tidjikja
Country Brazil Mauritania
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 33 ft 1,363 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 18.570000, -11.420000

Recife (REC) to Tidjikja (TIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tidjikja Airport (TIY) in Tidjikja, Mauritania is 3,932 kilometers (2,443 miles / 2,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Mauritania. 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 12:18 in Recife, it's 15:18 in Tidjikja. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,330 feet between the two airports. Tidjikja Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tidjikja (TIY) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 223° (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 Tidjikja Airport (TIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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