KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
8,816 km
5,478 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,816 km
5,478 mi / 4,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KYE REC
Airport Name Rene Mouawad Air Base Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KYE REC
ICAO Code OLKA SBRF
City Tripoli Recife
Country Lebanon Brazil
Timezone Asia/Beirut America/Recife
Elevation 75 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 36.010000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Tripoli (KYE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,816 kilometers (5,478 miles / 4,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Lebanon with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:50 in Tripoli, it's 07:50 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Tripoli (KYE) follows a heading of 52° (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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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