REC
Recife
Brazil
6,076 km
3,776 miles
VHC
Saurimo
Angola
Distance
6,076 km
3,776 mi / 3,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

REC VHC
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Saurimo Airport
IATA Code REC VHC
ICAO Code SBRF FNSA
City Recife Saurimo
Country Brazil Angola
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Luanda
Elevation 33 ft 3,584 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -9.690000, 20.430000

Recife (REC) to Saurimo (VHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Saurimo Airport (VHC) in Saurimo, Angola is 6,076 kilometers (3,776 miles / 3,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 08:55 in Recife, it's 12:55 in Saurimo. 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 3,551 feet between the two airports. Saurimo Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Saurimo (VHC) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 267° (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 Saurimo Airport (VHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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