REC
Recife
Brazil
7,239 km
4,498 miles
ULX
Ulusaba
South Africa
Distance
7,239 km
4,498 mi / 3,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC ULX
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ulusaba Airport
IATA Code REC ULX
ICAO Code SBRF FAUS
City Recife Ulusaba
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 33 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -24.790000, 31.350000

Recife (REC) to Ulusaba (ULX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ulusaba Airport (ULX) in Ulusaba, South Africa is 7,239 kilometers (4,498 miles / 3,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 South Africa. 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 08:07 in Recife, it's 13:07 in Ulusaba. 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 1,230 feet between the two airports. Ulusaba Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Ulusaba (ULX) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 272° (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 Ulusaba Airport (ULX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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