PNR
Pointe Noire
Congo
5,182 km
3,220 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,182 km
3,220 mi / 2,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

PNR REC
Airport Name Pointe Noire Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PNR REC
ICAO Code FCPP SBRF
City Pointe Noire Recife
Country Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Recife
Elevation 55 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -4.820000, 11.890000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Pointe Noire (PNR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pointe Noire Airport (PNR) in Pointe Noire, Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,182 kilometers (3,220 miles / 2,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 14:46 in Pointe Noire, it's 10:46 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 Pointe Noire (PNR) follows a heading of 89° (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 Pointe Noire Airport (PNR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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