BOY
Bobo Dioulasso
Burkina Faso
4,007 km
2,490 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,007 km
2,490 mi / 2,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BOY REC
Airport Name Bobo Dioulasso Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BOY REC
ICAO Code DFOO SBRF
City Bobo Dioulasso Recife
Country Burkina Faso Brazil
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Recife
Elevation 1,511 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 11.160000, -4.330000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,007 kilometers (2,490 miles / 2,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Burkina Faso 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 15:38 in Bobo Dioulasso, it's 12:38 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,478 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Bobo Dioulasso Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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