CAB
Cabinda
Angola
5,206 km
3,235 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,206 km
3,235 mi / 2,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
264°
west

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CAB REC
Airport Name Cabinda Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CAB REC
ICAO Code FNCA SBRF
City Cabinda Recife
Country Angola Brazil
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Recife
Elevation 66 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -5.600000, 12.190000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cabinda (CAB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cabinda Airport (CAB) in Cabinda, Angola to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,206 kilometers (3,235 miles / 2,811 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 Angola 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 18:14 in Cabinda, it's 14:14 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 Cabinda (CAB) follows a heading of 90° (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 Cabinda Airport (CAB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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