BXE
Bakel
Senegal
3,557 km
2,210 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,557 km
2,210 mi / 1,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
226°
southwest

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BXE REC
Airport Name Bakel Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BXE REC
ICAO Code GOTB SBRF
City Bakel Recife
Country Senegal Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Recife
Elevation 98 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 14.850000, -12.470000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bakel (BXE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakel Airport (BXE) in Bakel, Senegal to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,557 kilometers (2,210 miles / 1,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Senegal 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 09:44 in Bakel, it's 06:44 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 Bakel (BXE) follows a heading of 44° (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 Bakel Airport (BXE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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