REC
Recife
Brazil
7,812 km
4,854 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
7,812 km
4,854 mi / 4,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC UEL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code REC UEL
ICAO Code SBRF FQQL
City Recife Quelimane
Country Brazil Mozambique
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Maputo
Elevation 33 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Recife (REC) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 7,812 kilometers (4,854 miles / 4,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Mozambique. 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 10:02 in Recife, it's 15:02 in Quelimane. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Quelimane (UEL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 268° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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