EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
7,831 km
4,866 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,831 km
4,866 mi / 4,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

EDL REC
Airport Name Eldoret International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EDL REC
ICAO Code HKEL SBRF
City Eldoret Recife
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Recife
Elevation 6,941 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 0.400000, 35.240000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Eldoret (EDL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,831 kilometers (4,866 miles / 4,229 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 Kenya 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 12:53 in Eldoret, it's 06:53 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 6,908 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Eldoret International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Eldoret (EDL) 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 Eldoret International Airport (EDL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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