GSS
Belfast
South Africa
7,249 km
4,504 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,249 km
4,504 mi / 3,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

GSS REC
Airport Name Sabi Sabi Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GSS REC
ICAO Code FASE SBRF
City Belfast Recife
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Recife
Elevation 1,276 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -24.940000, 31.440000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Belfast (GSS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,249 kilometers (4,504 miles / 3,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 South Africa 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 22:20 in Belfast, it's 17:20 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,243 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Sabi Sabi Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Belfast (GSS) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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