REC
Recife
Brazil
3,234 km
2,010 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
3,234 km
2,010 mi / 1,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC WYE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code REC WYE
ICAO Code SBRF GFYE
City Recife Yengema
Country Brazil Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Freetown
Elevation 33 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 8.610000, -11.050000

Recife (REC) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 3,234 kilometers (2,010 miles / 1,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 17:58 in Recife, it's 20:58 in Yengema. 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 1,267 feet between the two airports. Yengema Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 235° (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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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