REC
Recife
Brazil
7,549 km
4,691 miles
ULU
Gulu
Uganda
Distance
7,549 km
4,691 mi / 4,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

REC ULU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Gulu Airport
IATA Code REC ULU
ICAO Code SBRF HUGU
City Recife Gulu
Country Brazil Uganda
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Kampala
Elevation 33 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 2.810000, 32.270000

Recife (REC) to Gulu (ULU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Gulu Airport (ULU) in Gulu, Uganda is 7,549 kilometers (4,691 miles / 4,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Uganda. 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 00:39 in Recife, it's 06:39 in Gulu. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,477 feet between the two airports. Gulu Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Gulu (ULU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 260° (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 Gulu Airport (ULU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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