NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
3,584 km
2,227 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,584 km
2,227 mi / 1,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
217°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

NKC REC
Airport Name Nouakchott International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NKC REC
ICAO Code GQNN SBRF
City Nouakchott Recife
Country Mauritania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Recife
Elevation 13 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 18.100000, -15.950000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Nouakchott (NKC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,584 kilometers (2,227 miles / 1,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Mauritania 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 16:03 in Nouakchott, it's 13:03 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 Nouakchott (NKC) follows a heading of 35° (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 Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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