REC
Recife
Brazil
5,116 km
3,179 miles
THZ
Tahoua
Niger
Distance
5,116 km
3,179 mi / 2,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC THZ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tahoua Airport
IATA Code REC THZ
ICAO Code SBRF DRRT
City Recife Tahoua
Country Brazil Niger
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Niamey
Elevation 33 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 14.880000, 5.270000

Recife (REC) to Tahoua (THZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tahoua Airport (THZ) in Tahoua, Niger is 5,116 kilometers (3,179 miles / 2,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Niger. 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 04:13 in Recife, it's 08:13 in Tahoua. 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 1,233 feet between the two airports. Tahoua Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tahoua (THZ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). 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 Tahoua Airport (THZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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