NIA
Nimba
Liberia
3,396 km
2,110 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,396 km
2,110 mi / 1,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NIA REC
Airport Name Nimba Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NIA REC
ICAO Code GLNA SBRF
City Nimba Recife
Country Liberia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Monrovia America/Recife
Elevation 1,632 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.500000, -8.600000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Nimba (NIA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,396 kilometers (2,110 miles / 1,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Liberia 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 09:36 in Nimba, it's 06:36 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,599 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Nimba Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Nimba (NIA) follows a heading of 60° (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 Nimba Airport (NIA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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