REC
Recife
Brazil
5,487 km
3,410 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
5,487 km
3,410 mi / 2,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC XGN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Xangongo Airport
IATA Code REC XGN
ICAO Code SBRF FNXA
City Recife Xangongo
Country Brazil Angola
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Luanda
Elevation 33 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Recife (REC) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 5,487 kilometers (3,410 miles / 2,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 01:01 in Recife, it's 05:01 in Xangongo. 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 3,602 feet between the two airports. Xangongo Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Xangongo (XGN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 274° (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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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