COO
Cotonou
Benin
4,439 km
2,758 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,439 km
2,758 mi / 2,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

COO REC
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code COO REC
ICAO Code DBBB SBRF
City Cotonou Recife
Country Benin Brazil
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Recife
Elevation 19 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cotonou (COO) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,439 kilometers (2,758 miles / 2,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Benin 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 00:49 in Cotonou, it's 20:49 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 Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 70° (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 Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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