# Distance from Recife (REC) to Giza (SPX)

> 8,200 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,200 km / 5,095 mi / 4,427 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 250° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Egypt
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 07:06 in Recife, it's 13:06 in Giza)
- **Elevation difference**: 520 ft (SPX is higher than REC)

## Airports

### [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Recife, Brazil
- ICAO: SBRF
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -8.130000, -34.920000
- Elevation: 33 ft

### [Sphinx International Airport (SPX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/spx-giza-sphinx-international-airport/1ef266de-eb94-688a-8042-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Giza, Egypt
- ICAO: HESX
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates: 30.110000, 30.890000
- Elevation: 553 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:06 in Recife, it's 13:06 in Giza.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sphinx International Airport (SPX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/spx-giza-sphinx-international-airport/1ef266de-eb94-688a-8042-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)