EBB
Kampala
Uganda
7,517 km
4,671 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,517 km
4,671 mi / 4,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

EBB REC
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EBB REC
ICAO Code HUEN SBRF
City Kampala Recife
Country Uganda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Recife
Elevation 3,782 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kampala (EBB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,517 kilometers (4,671 miles / 4,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Uganda 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 13:28 in Kampala, it's 07:28 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 3,749 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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