REC
Recife
Brazil
3,370 km
2,094 miles
XLS
Saint Louis
Senegal
Distance
3,370 km
2,094 mi / 1,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC XLS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Saint Louis Airport
IATA Code REC XLS
ICAO Code SBRF GOSS
City Recife Saint Louis
Country Brazil Senegal
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Dakar
Elevation 33 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 16.050000, -16.460000

Recife (REC) to Saint Louis (XLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Saint Louis Airport (XLS) in Saint Louis, Senegal is 3,370 kilometers (2,094 miles / 1,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Senegal. 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 14:47 in Recife, it's 17:47 in Saint Louis. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saint Louis (XLS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 218° (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 Saint Louis Airport (XLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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