REC
Recife
Brazil
8,002 km
4,972 miles
UVL
El Kharga Airport
Egypt
Distance
8,002 km
4,972 mi / 4,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC UVL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport El Kharga Airport
IATA Code REC UVL
ICAO Code SBRF HEKG
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Egypt
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Cairo
Elevation 33 ft 192 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 25.470000, 30.590000

Recife (REC) to El Kharga Airport (UVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to El Kharga Airport (UVL) in El Kharga Airport, Egypt is 8,002 kilometers (4,972 miles / 4,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Egypt. 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 08:59 in Recife, it's 13:59 in El Kharga Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Kharga Airport (UVL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 251° (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 El Kharga Airport (UVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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