DIR
Dire Dawa
Ethiopia
8,726 km
5,422 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,726 km
5,422 mi / 4,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

DIR REC
Airport Name Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DIR REC
ICAO Code HADR SBRF
City Dire Dawa Recife
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Recife
Elevation 3,827 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.620000, 41.850000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Dire Dawa (DIR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,726 kilometers (5,422 miles / 4,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 12:39 in Dire Dawa, it's 06:39 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 3,794 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Dire Dawa (DIR) 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 Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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