BNB
Boende
DR Congo
6,241 km
3,878 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,241 km
3,878 mi / 3,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

BNB REC
Airport Name Boende Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BNB REC
ICAO Code FZGN SBRF
City Boende Recife
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Recife
Elevation 1,168 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -0.220000, 20.850000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Boende (BNB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boende Airport (BNB) in Boende, DR Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,241 kilometers (3,878 miles / 3,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 20:16 in Boende, it's 16:16 in Recife. 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 1,135 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Boende Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Boende (BNB) follows a heading of 85° (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 Boende Airport (BNB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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