REC
Recife
Brazil
8,387 km
5,211 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
8,387 km
5,211 mi / 4,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

REC WJR
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code REC WJR
ICAO Code SBRF HKWJ
City Recife Wajir
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 33 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 1.730000, 40.090000

Recife (REC) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 8,387 kilometers (5,211 miles / 4,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 15:18 in Recife, it's 21:18 in Wajir. 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 Wajir (WJR) 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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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