IAM
Amenas
Algeria
6,251 km
3,884 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,251 km
3,884 mi / 3,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IAM REC
Airport Name In Amenas Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IAM REC
ICAO Code DAUZ SBRF
City Amenas Recife
Country Algeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Recife
Elevation 1,847 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 9.640000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Amenas (IAM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from In Amenas Airport (IAM) in Amenas, Algeria to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,251 kilometers (3,884 miles / 3,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 11:49 in Amenas, it's 07:49 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,814 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than In Amenas Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Amenas (IAM) follows a heading of 48° (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 In Amenas Airport (IAM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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