BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
9,544 km
5,931 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,544 km
5,931 mi / 5,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

BSA REC
Airport Name Bosaso Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BSA REC
ICAO Code HCMF SBRF
City Bosaso Recife
Country Somalia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Recife
Elevation 3 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bosaso (BSA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,544 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Somalia 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 18:22 in Bosaso, it's 12:22 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 78° (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 Bosaso Airport (BSA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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