ATB
Atbara
Sudan
8,098 km
5,032 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,098 km
5,032 mi / 4,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ATB REC
Airport Name Atbara Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ATB REC
ICAO Code HSAT SBRF
City Atbara Recife
Country Sudan Brazil
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Recife
Elevation 1,181 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 17.710000, 34.060000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Atbara (ATB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atbara Airport (ATB) in Atbara, Sudan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,098 kilometers (5,032 miles / 4,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Sudan 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 22:22 in Atbara, it's 17:22 in Recife. 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 1,148 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Atbara Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Atbara (ATB) follows a heading of 69° (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 Atbara Airport (ATB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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