BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
6,129 km
3,808 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,129 km
3,808 mi / 3,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
263°
west

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BAN REC
Airport Name Basongo Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BAN REC
ICAO Code FZVR SBRF
City Basongo Recife
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Recife
Elevation 1,640 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Basongo (BAN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,129 kilometers (3,808 miles / 3,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 DR Congo with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:50 in Basongo, it's 08:50 in Recife. 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 1,607 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Basongo Airport (BAN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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