REC
Recife
Brazil
6,653 km
4,134 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
6,653 km
4,134 mi / 3,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC ZGM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ngoma Airport
IATA Code REC ZGM
ICAO Code SBRF FLNA
City Recife Ngoma
Country Brazil Zambia
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 33 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Recife (REC) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 6,653 kilometers (4,134 miles / 3,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Zambia. 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 12:50 in Recife, it's 17:50 in Ngoma. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,367 feet between the two airports. Ngoma Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Ngoma (ZGM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 270° (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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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