REC
Recife
Brazil
5,016 km
3,117 miles
SSG
Malabo
Equatorial Guinea
Distance
5,016 km
3,117 mi / 2,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SSG
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Malabo Airport
IATA Code REC SSG
ICAO Code SBRF FGSL
City Recife Malabo
Country Brazil Equatorial Guinea
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Malabo
Elevation 33 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 3.760000, 8.710000

Recife (REC) to Malabo (SSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Malabo Airport (SSG) in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea is 5,016 kilometers (3,117 miles / 2,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Equatorial 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 18:13 in Recife, it's 22:13 in Malabo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malabo (SSG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 255° (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 Malabo Airport (SSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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