JOM
Njombe
Tanzania
7,651 km
4,754 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,651 km
4,754 mi / 4,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

JOM REC
Airport Name Njombe Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JOM REC
ICAO Code HTNJ SBRF
City Njombe Recife
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Recife
Elevation 6,400 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -9.350000, 34.800000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Njombe (JOM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Njombe Airport (JOM) in Njombe, Tanzania to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,651 kilometers (4,754 miles / 4,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Tanzania 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 01:26 in Njombe, it's 19:26 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 6,367 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Njombe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Njombe (JOM) follows a heading of 97° (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 Njombe Airport (JOM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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