OYE
Oyem
Gabon
5,266 km
3,272 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,266 km
3,272 mi / 2,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

OYE REC
Airport Name Oyem Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code OYE REC
ICAO Code FOGO SBRF
City Oyem Recife
Country Gabon Brazil
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Recife
Elevation 2,158 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 1.540000, 11.580000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Oyem (OYE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oyem Airport (OYE) in Oyem, Gabon to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,266 kilometers (3,272 miles / 2,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Gabon 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 20:31 in Oyem, it's 16:31 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 2,125 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Oyem Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Oyem (OYE) follows a heading of 80° (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 Oyem Airport (OYE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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