REC
Recife
Brazil
7,191 km
4,468 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
7,191 km
4,468 mi / 3,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC WUU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code REC WUU
ICAO Code SBRF HSWW
City Recife Wau
Country Brazil South Sudan
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Juba
Elevation 33 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 7.730000, 27.980000

Recife (REC) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 7,191 kilometers (4,468 miles / 3,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Sudan. 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 03:53 in Recife, it's 08:53 in Wau. 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 1,496 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 257° (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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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