REC
Recife
Brazil
5,556 km
3,452 miles
SOE
Souanke
Congo
Distance
5,556 km
3,452 mi / 3,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

REC SOE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Souanke Airport
IATA Code REC SOE
ICAO Code SBRF FCOS
City Recife Souanke
Country Brazil Congo
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 33 ft 1,722 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 2.070000, 14.130000

Recife (REC) to Souanke (SOE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Souanke Airport (SOE) in Souanke, Congo is 5,556 kilometers (3,452 miles / 3,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Congo. 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 09:42 in Recife, it's 13:42 in Souanke. 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 1,689 feet between the two airports. Souanke Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Souanke (SOE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 258° (west 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 Souanke Airport (SOE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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