KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
4,047 km
2,515 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,047 km
2,515 mi / 2,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
246°
west southwest

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KMS REC
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KMS REC
ICAO Code DGSI SBRF
City Kumasi Recife
Country Ghana Brazil
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Recife
Elevation 942 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kumasi (KMS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,047 kilometers (2,515 miles / 2,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Ghana 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 17:57 in Kumasi, it's 14:57 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 Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 67° (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 Kumasi Airport (KMS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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