JIN
Jinja
Uganda
7,608 km
4,727 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,608 km
4,727 mi / 4,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

JIN REC
Airport Name Jinja Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JIN REC
ICAO Code HUJI SBRF
City Jinja Recife
Country Uganda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Recife
Elevation 3,855 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 0.450000, 33.200000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Jinja (JIN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,608 kilometers (4,727 miles / 4,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Uganda 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 00:48 in Jinja, it's 18:48 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 3,822 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Jinja Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Jinja (JIN) follows a heading of 86° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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