REC
Recife
Brazil
4,254 km
2,643 miles
TML
Tamale
Ghana
Distance
4,254 km
2,643 mi / 2,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TML
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tamale Airport
IATA Code REC TML
ICAO Code SBRF DGLE
City Recife Tamale
Country Brazil Ghana
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Accra
Elevation 33 ft 553 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 9.560000, -0.860000

Recife (REC) to Tamale (TML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tamale Airport (TML) in Tamale, Ghana is 4,254 kilometers (2,643 miles / 2,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Ghana. 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 06:17 in Recife, it's 09:17 in Tamale. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tamale (TML) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 244° (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 Tamale Airport (TML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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