KMK
Makabana
Congo
5,281 km
3,282 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,281 km
3,282 mi / 2,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

KMK REC
Airport Name Makabana Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KMK REC
ICAO Code FCPA SBRF
City Makabana Recife
Country Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Recife
Elevation 495 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -3.480000, 12.620000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Makabana (KMK) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makabana Airport (KMK) in Makabana, Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,281 kilometers (3,282 miles / 2,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 15:30 in Makabana, it's 11:30 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 Makabana (KMK) follows a heading of 87° (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 Makabana Airport (KMK) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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