REC
Recife
Brazil
6,861 km
4,263 miles
ZLX
Zalingei
Sudan
Distance
6,861 km
4,263 mi / 3,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC ZLX
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Zalingei Airport
IATA Code REC ZLX
ICAO Code SBRF HSZA
City Recife Zalingei
Country Brazil Sudan
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 33 ft 2,953 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 12.900000, 23.480000

Recife (REC) to Zalingei (ZLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Zalingei Airport (ZLX) in Zalingei, Sudan is 6,861 kilometers (4,263 miles / 3,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 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 08:25 in Recife, it's 13:25 in Zalingei. 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 2,920 feet between the two airports. Zalingei Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Zalingei (ZLX) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 253° (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 Zalingei Airport (ZLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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