GOU
Garoua
Cameroon
5,690 km
3,536 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,690 km
3,536 mi / 3,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Douala
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GOU REC
Airport Name Garoua International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GOU REC
ICAO Code FKKR SBRF
City Garoua Recife
Country Cameroon Brazil
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Recife
Elevation 794 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.340000, 13.370000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Garoua (GOU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garoua International Airport (GOU) in Garoua, Cameroon to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,690 kilometers (3,536 miles / 3,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Cameroon 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 16:30 in Garoua, it's 12:30 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 Garoua (GOU) follows a heading of 71° (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 Garoua International Airport (GOU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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