# Distance from Abuja (ABV) to Recife (REC)

> 5,046 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,046 km / 3,136 mi / 2,725 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 249° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 69° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nigeria) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → South America
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 13:58 in Abuja, it's 09:58 in Recife)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,090 ft (REC is lower than ABV)

## Airports

### [Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abv-abuja-nnamdi-azikiwe-international-airport/1ef266de-b7a8-6f26-970a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abuja, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNAA
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 9.010000, 7.260000
- Elevation: 1,123 ft

### [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Recife, Brazil
- ICAO: SBRF
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -8.130000, -34.920000
- Elevation: 33 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:58 in Abuja, it's 09:58 in Recife.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abv-abuja-nnamdi-azikiwe-international-airport/1ef266de-b7a8-6f26-970a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)