JUB
Juba
South Sudan
7,517 km
4,671 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,517 km
4,671 mi / 4,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Juba
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

JUB REC
Airport Name Juba Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JUB REC
ICAO Code HSSJ SBRF
City Juba Recife
Country South Sudan Brazil
Timezone Africa/Juba America/Recife
Elevation 1,513 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 4.870000, 31.600000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Juba (JUB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juba Airport (JUB) in Juba, South Sudan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,517 kilometers (4,671 miles / 4,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 South Sudan 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 22:55 in Juba, it's 17:55 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,480 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Juba Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Juba (JUB) follows a heading of 81° (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 Juba Airport (JUB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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