DJA
Djougou
Benin
4,507 km
2,801 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,507 km
2,801 mi / 2,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DJA REC
Airport Name Djougou Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DJA REC
ICAO Code DBBD SBRF
City Djougou Recife
Country Benin Brazil
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Recife
Elevation 1,480 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.690000, 1.640000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Djougou (DJA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Djougou Airport (DJA) in Djougou, Benin to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,507 kilometers (2,801 miles / 2,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 09:53 in Djougou, it's 05:53 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 1,447 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Djougou Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Djougou (DJA) follows a heading of 65° (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 Djougou Airport (DJA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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