BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
6,558 km
4,075 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,558 km
4,075 mi / 3,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BGU REC
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BGU REC
ICAO Code FEFG SBRF
City Bangassou Recife
Country Central African Republic Brazil
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Recife
Elevation 1,706 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bangassou (BGU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,558 kilometers (4,075 miles / 3,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Central African Republic with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:51 in Bangassou, it's 16:51 in Recife. 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 1,673 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Bangassou Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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