REC
Recife
Brazil
4,120 km
2,560 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
4,120 km
2,560 mi / 2,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC WZA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code REC WZA
ICAO Code SBRF DGLW
City Recife Wa
Country Brazil Ghana
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Accra
Elevation 33 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 10.080000, -2.510000

Recife (REC) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 4,120 kilometers (2,560 miles / 2,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Ghana. 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 08:00 in Recife, it's 11:00 in Wa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,027 feet between the two airports. Wa Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Wa (WZA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 242° (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 Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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