KBI
Kribi
Cameroon
5,127 km
3,186 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,127 km
3,186 mi / 2,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Douala
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KBI REC
Airport Name Kribi Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KBI REC
ICAO Code FKKB SBRF
City Kribi Recife
Country Cameroon Brazil
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Recife
Elevation 148 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 2.870000, 9.980000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kribi (KBI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kribi Airport (KBI) in Kribi, Cameroon to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,127 kilometers (3,186 miles / 2,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 17:22 in Kribi, it's 13:22 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 Kribi (KBI) 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 Kribi Airport (KBI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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