REC
Recife
Brazil
4,467 km
2,776 miles
TOM
Timbuktu
Mali
Distance
4,467 km
2,776 mi / 2,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TOM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Timbuktu Airport
IATA Code REC TOM
ICAO Code SBRF GATB
City Recife Timbuktu
Country Brazil Mali
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Bamako
Elevation 33 ft 863 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 16.730000, -3.010000

Recife (REC) to Timbuktu (TOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) in Timbuktu, Mali is 4,467 kilometers (2,776 miles / 2,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Mali. 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 21:14 in Recife, it's 00:14 in Timbuktu. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Timbuktu (TOM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 234° (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 Timbuktu Airport (TOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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