OXB
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
3,081 km
1,915 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,081 km
1,915 mi / 1,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Bissau
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

OXB REC
Airport Name Osvaldo Vieira International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code OXB REC
ICAO Code GGOV SBRF
City Bissau Recife
Country Guinea-Bissau Brazil
Timezone Africa/Bissau America/Recife
Elevation 129 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 11.890000, -15.650000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bissau (OXB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,081 kilometers (1,915 miles / 1,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Guinea-Bissau 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 01:22 in Bissau, it's 22:22 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 Bissau (OXB) 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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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