HME
Hassi Messaoud
Algeria
6,213 km
3,860 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,213 km
3,860 mi / 3,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HME REC
Airport Name Oued Irara Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HME REC
ICAO Code DAUH SBRF
City Hassi Messaoud Recife
Country Algeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Recife
Elevation 463 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 31.670000, 6.140000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Hassi Messaoud (HME) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oued Irara Airport (HME) in Hassi Messaoud, Algeria to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,213 kilometers (3,860 miles / 3,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Algeria 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 13:41 in Hassi Messaoud, it's 09:41 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Hassi Messaoud (HME) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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