NIO
Nioki
DR Congo
5,849 km
3,635 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,849 km
3,635 mi / 3,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

NIO REC
Airport Name Nioki Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NIO REC
ICAO Code FZBI SBRF
City Nioki Recife
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Recife
Elevation 1,043 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -2.720000, 17.680000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Nioki (NIO) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nioki Airport (NIO) in Nioki, DR Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,849 kilometers (3,635 miles / 3,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 DR Congo 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 12:59 in Nioki, it's 08:59 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,010 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Nioki Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Nioki (NIO) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nioki Airport (NIO) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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