REC
Recife
Brazil
5,327 km
3,310 miles
SDD
Lubango
Angola
Distance
5,327 km
3,310 mi / 2,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC SDD
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Lubango Airport
IATA Code REC SDD
ICAO Code SBRF FNUB
City Recife Lubango
Country Brazil Angola
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Luanda
Elevation 33 ft 5,778 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -14.920000, 13.570000

Recife (REC) to Lubango (SDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola is 5,327 kilometers (3,310 miles / 2,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Brazil with Angola. 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 19:36 in Recife, it's 23:36 in Lubango. 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 5,745 feet between the two airports. Lubango Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lubango (SDD) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Lubango Airport (SDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.