BOA
Boma
DR Congo
5,299 km
3,292 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,299 km
3,292 mi / 2,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

BOA REC
Airport Name Boma Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BOA REC
ICAO Code FZAJ SBRF
City Boma Recife
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Recife
Elevation 26 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -5.850000, 13.060000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Boma (BOA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,299 kilometers (3,292 miles / 2,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 DR Congo 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 23:45 in Boma, it's 19:45 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 Boma (BOA) follows a heading of 91° (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 Boma Airport (BOA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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