PUN
Punia
DR Congo
6,822 km
4,239 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,822 km
4,239 mi / 3,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

PUN REC
Airport Name Punia Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PUN REC
ICAO Code FZOP SBRF
City Punia Recife
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Recife
Elevation 1,742 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -1.370000, 26.330000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Punia (PUN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Punia Airport (PUN) in Punia, DR Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,822 kilometers (4,239 miles / 3,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 DR 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 19:31 in Punia, it's 14:31 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,709 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Punia Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Punia (PUN) 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 Punia Airport (PUN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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