BJL
Banjul
Gambia
3,126 km
1,942 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,126 km
1,942 mi / 1,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BJL REC
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BJL REC
ICAO Code GBYD SBRF
City Banjul Recife
Country Gambia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Banjul America/Recife
Elevation 95 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Banjul (BJL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,126 kilometers (1,942 miles / 1,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Gambia 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 07:28 in Banjul, it's 04:28 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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