BEN
Benghazi
Libya
7,361 km
4,574 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,361 km
4,574 mi / 3,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
243°
west southwest

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BEN REC
Airport Name Benina International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BEN REC
ICAO Code HLLB SBRF
City Benghazi Recife
Country Libya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Recife
Elevation 433 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Benghazi (BEN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,361 kilometers (4,574 miles / 3,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Libya 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 11:42 in Benghazi, it's 06:42 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 49° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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