BPC
Bamenda
Cameroon
5,237 km
3,254 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,237 km
3,254 mi / 2,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Douala
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BPC REC
Airport Name Bamenda Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BPC REC
ICAO Code FKKV SBRF
City Bamenda Recife
Country Cameroon Brazil
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Recife
Elevation 4,065 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.040000, 10.120000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bamenda (BPC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamenda Airport (BPC) in Bamenda, Cameroon to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,237 kilometers (3,254 miles / 2,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Cameroon 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 23:17 in Bamenda, it's 19:17 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 4,032 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Bamenda Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bamenda (BPC) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Bamenda Airport (BPC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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