REC
Recife
Brazil
5,423 km
3,370 miles
ZND
Zinder
Niger
Distance
5,423 km
3,370 mi / 2,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC ZND
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Zinder Airport
IATA Code REC ZND
ICAO Code SBRF DRZR
City Recife Zinder
Country Brazil Niger
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Niamey
Elevation 33 ft 1,516 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 13.780000, 8.980000

Recife (REC) to Zinder (ZND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Zinder Airport (ZND) in Zinder, Niger is 5,423 kilometers (3,370 miles / 2,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Niger. 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 23:16 in Recife, it's 03:16 in Zinder. 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 1,483 feet between the two airports. Zinder Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Zinder (ZND) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 246° (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 Zinder Airport (ZND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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