BZV
Brazzaville
Congo
5,560 km
3,455 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,560 km
3,455 mi / 3,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

BZV REC
Airport Name Maya-Maya Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BZV REC
ICAO Code FCBB SBRF
City Brazzaville Recife
Country Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Recife
Elevation 1,048 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -4.250000, 15.250000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Brazzaville (BZV) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) in Brazzaville, Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,560 kilometers (3,455 miles / 3,002 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 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 13:08 in Brazzaville, it's 09:08 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 1,015 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Maya-Maya Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Brazzaville (BZV) follows a heading of 89° (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 Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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