JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
8,143 km
5,060 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,143 km
5,060 mi / 4,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

JIM REC
Airport Name Jimma Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JIM REC
ICAO Code HAJM SBRF
City Jimma Recife
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Recife
Elevation 5,500 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.670000, 36.820000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Jimma (JIM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,143 kilometers (5,060 miles / 4,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Ethiopia 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 03:28 in Jimma, it's 21:28 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 5,467 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Jimma Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Jimma (JIM) 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 Jimma Airport (JIM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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