EYS
Eliye Springs
Kenya
7,962 km
4,947 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,962 km
4,947 mi / 4,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

EYS REC
Airport Name Eliye Springs Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EYS REC
ICAO Code HKES SBRF
City Eliye Springs Recife
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Recife
Elevation 1,395 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 3.220000, 35.970000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Eliye Springs (EYS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) in Eliye Springs, Kenya to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,962 kilometers (4,947 miles / 4,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 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 00:04 in Eliye Springs, it's 18:04 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 1,362 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Eliye Springs Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Eliye Springs (EYS) follows a heading of 84° (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 Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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