Nairobi to Recife flights
Recife lies 7,973 km (4,954 mi) west of Nairobi, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 58 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Nairobi | Recife | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Brazil |
| Population | 4.4 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 1,684 m (5,525 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Nearest large airport | NBO, 13 km out | REC, 9 km out |
Clocks in Recife are 6 h behind Nairobi right now, so a 10 h 58 min journey lands only 4 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Recife
Crossing from Kenya into Brazil: money changes from the Shilling to the Real (BRL); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Nairobi
Nairobi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 13,507-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL, 4 km).
Arriving in Recife
Recife is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,865 ft | 33 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,973 km (4,954 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Recife
Our booking partner lists 927 places to stay in Recife. Of the 503 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (256), and 11 are five-star. Across 164 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 223,259 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Recife from Nairobi?
7,973 km (4,954 mi) in a straight line, west of Nairobi.
How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Recife by air?
About 10 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nairobi and Recife?
Recife is 6 h behind at the moment (America/Recife against Africa/Nairobi).
Which airports are used for Nairobi to Recife flights?
Typically Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
What currency do I need in Recife?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Recife?
Our booking partner lists 927 places to stay in Recife, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.