ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
8,384 km
5,210 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,384 km
5,210 mi / 4,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD REC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ADD REC
ICAO Code HAAB SBRF
City Addis Ababa Recife
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Recife
Elevation 7,630 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,384 kilometers (5,210 miles / 4,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Ethiopia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:07 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:07 in Recife. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,597 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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