REC
Recife
Brazil
6,711 km
4,170 miles
SLI
Solwesi
Zambia
Distance
6,711 km
4,170 mi / 3,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

REC SLI
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Solwesi Airport
IATA Code REC SLI
ICAO Code SBRF FLSW
City Recife Solwesi
Country Brazil Zambia
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 33 ft 4,551 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -12.170000, 26.370000

Recife (REC) to Solwesi (SLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Solwesi Airport (SLI) in Solwesi, Zambia is 6,711 kilometers (4,170 miles / 3,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:48 in Recife, it's 02:48 in Solwesi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,518 feet between the two airports. Solwesi Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Solwesi (SLI) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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