PCP
Principe Airport
São Tomé and Príncipe
4,818 km
2,994 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,818 km
2,994 mi / 2,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Sao_Tome
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PCP REC
Airport Name Principe Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PCP REC
ICAO Code FPPR SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country São Tomé and Príncipe Brazil
Timezone Africa/Sao_Tome America/Recife
Elevation 591 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 1.660000, 7.410000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Principe Airport (PCP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Principe Airport (PCP) in Principe Airport, São Tomé and Príncipe to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,818 kilometers (2,994 miles / 2,601 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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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 05:51 in Principe Airport, it's 02:51 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Principe Airport (PCP) follows a heading of 79° (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 Principe Airport (PCP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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