REC
Recife
Brazil
3,313 km
2,058 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
3,313 km
2,058 mi / 1,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
46°
northeast

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REC SBI
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code REC SBI
ICAO Code SBRF GUSB
City Recife Koundara
Country Brazil Guinea
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Conakry
Elevation 33 ft 295 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 12.570000, -13.360000

Recife (REC) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 3,313 kilometers (2,058 miles / 1,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:10 in Recife, it's 10:10 in Koundara. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Koundara (SBI) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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