REC
Recife
Brazil
6,086 km
3,782 miles
VVZ
Illizi
Algeria
Distance
6,086 km
3,782 mi / 3,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VVZ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Illizi Takhamalt Airport
IATA Code REC VVZ
ICAO Code SBRF DAAP
City Recife Illizi
Country Brazil Algeria
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Algiers
Elevation 33 ft 1,778 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 26.720000, 8.620000

Recife (REC) to Illizi (VVZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) in Illizi, Algeria is 6,086 kilometers (3,782 miles / 3,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Algeria. 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 Illizi. 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 1,745 feet between the two airports. Illizi Takhamalt Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Illizi (VVZ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 237° (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 Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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