BTB
Betou
Congo
6,053 km
3,761 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,053 km
3,761 mi / 3,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BTB REC
Airport Name Betou Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BTB REC
ICAO Code FCOT SBRF
City Betou Recife
Country Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Recife
Elevation 1,168 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 3.050000, 18.500000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Betou (BTB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betou Airport (BTB) in Betou, Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,053 kilometers (3,761 miles / 3,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 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 19:34 in Betou, it's 15:34 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 1,135 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Betou Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Betou (BTB) follows a heading of 80° (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 Betou Airport (BTB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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