DLA
Douala
Cameroon
5,132 km
3,189 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,132 km
3,189 mi / 2,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Douala
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DLA REC
Airport Name Douala International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DLA REC
ICAO Code FKKD SBRF
City Douala Recife
Country Cameroon Brazil
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Recife
Elevation 33 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 4.010000, 9.720000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Douala (DLA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,132 kilometers (3,189 miles / 2,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Cameroon 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 23:59 in Douala, it's 19:59 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 Douala (DLA) follows a heading of 76° (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 Douala International Airport (DLA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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