BQE
Bubaque
Guinea-Bissau
3,020 km
1,877 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,020 km
1,877 mi / 1,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Bissau
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BQE REC
Airport Name Bubaque Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BQE REC
ICAO Code GGBU SBRF
City Bubaque Recife
Country Guinea-Bissau Brazil
Timezone Africa/Bissau America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 11.300000, -15.840000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bubaque (BQE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bubaque Airport (BQE) in Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,020 kilometers (1,877 miles / 1,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Guinea-Bissau 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 08:10 in Bubaque, it's 05:10 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bubaque (BQE) follows a heading of 45° (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 Bubaque Airport (BQE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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