KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
3,177 km
1,974 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,177 km
1,974 mi / 1,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
236°
west southwest

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KEN REC
Airport Name Kenema Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KEN REC
ICAO Code GFKE SBRF
City Kenema Recife
Country Sierra Leone Brazil
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Recife
Elevation 485 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kenema (KEN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,177 kilometers (1,974 miles / 1,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sierra Leone 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 20:49 in Kenema, it's 17:49 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kenema (KEN) follows a heading of 56° (east 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 Kenema Airport (KEN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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