REC
Recife
Brazil
5,220 km
3,243 miles
SZA
Soyo
Angola
Distance
5,220 km
3,243 mi / 2,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

REC SZA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Soyo Airport
IATA Code REC SZA
ICAO Code SBRF FNSO
City Recife Soyo
Country Brazil Angola
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Luanda
Elevation 33 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -6.140000, 12.370000

Recife (REC) to Soyo (SZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Soyo Airport (SZA) in Soyo, Angola is 5,220 kilometers (3,243 miles / 2,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 12:58 in Recife, it's 16:58 in Soyo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Soyo (SZA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 265° (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 Soyo Airport (SZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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