BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
6,497 km
4,037 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,497 km
4,037 mi / 3,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BJA REC
Airport Name Soummam Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BJA REC
ICAO Code DAAE SBRF
City Bejaia Recife
Country Algeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Recife
Elevation 20 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bejaia (BJA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,497 kilometers (4,037 miles / 3,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Algeria 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 20:29 in Bejaia, it's 16:29 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bejaia (BJA) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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