AJY
Agadez
Niger
5,482 km
3,406 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,482 km
3,406 mi / 2,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AJY REC
Airport Name Mano Dayak International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AJY REC
ICAO Code DRZA SBRF
City Agadez Recife
Country Niger Brazil
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Recife
Elevation 1,657 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 16.970000, 8.000000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Agadez (AJY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) in Agadez, Niger to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,482 kilometers (3,406 miles / 2,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Niger 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 10:09 in Agadez, it's 06:09 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,624 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Mano Dayak International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Agadez (AJY) follows a heading of 59° (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 Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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