REC
Recife
Brazil
8,085 km
5,024 miles
UAS
Samburu South
Kenya
Distance
8,085 km
5,024 mi / 4,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

REC UAS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Samburu South Airport
IATA Code REC UAS
ICAO Code SBRF HKSB
City Recife Samburu South
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 33 ft 3,295 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 0.530000, 37.530000

Recife (REC) to Samburu South (UAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 8,085 kilometers (5,024 miles / 4,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Kenya. 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 15:21 in Recife, it's 21:21 in Samburu South. 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 3,262 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 261° (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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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