HGA
Hargeisa
Somalia
8,966 km
5,571 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,966 km
5,571 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

HGA REC
Airport Name Egal International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HGA REC
ICAO Code HCMH SBRF
City Hargeisa Recife
Country Somalia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Recife
Elevation 4,423 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.520000, 44.090000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Hargeisa (HGA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Egal International Airport (HGA) in Hargeisa, Somalia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,966 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Somalia 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 11:06 in Hargeisa, it's 05:06 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 4,390 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Egal International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Hargeisa (HGA) follows a heading of 79° (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 Egal International Airport (HGA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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