PHC
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
4,868 km
3,025 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,868 km
3,025 mi / 2,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
253°
west southwest

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PHC REC
Airport Name Port Harcourt International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PHC REC
ICAO Code DNPO SBRF
City Port Harcourt Recife
Country Nigeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Recife
Elevation 87 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.020000, 6.950000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Port Harcourt (PHC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,868 kilometers (3,025 miles / 2,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Nigeria 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 14:34 in Port Harcourt, it's 10:34 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 Port Harcourt (PHC) follows a heading of 74° (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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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