NIM
Niamey
Niger
4,749 km
2,951 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,749 km
2,951 mi / 2,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NIM REC
Airport Name Diori Hamani International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NIM REC
ICAO Code DRRN SBRF
City Niamey Recife
Country Niger Brazil
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Recife
Elevation 732 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 13.480000, 2.180000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Niamey (NIM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,749 kilometers (2,951 miles / 2,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Niger 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 08:24 in Niamey, it's 04:24 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Niamey (NIM) 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 Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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