FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
5,579 km
3,466 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,579 km
3,466 mi / 3,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

FIH REC
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FIH REC
ICAO Code FZAA SBRF
City Kinshasa Recife
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Recife
Elevation 1,027 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,579 kilometers (3,466 miles / 3,012 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 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 15:24 in Kinshasa, it's 11:24 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kinshasa (FIH) 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 Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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