POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
4,907 km
3,049 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,907 km
3,049 mi / 2,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

POG REC
Airport Name Port Gentil Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code POG REC
ICAO Code FOOG SBRF
City Port Gentil Recife
Country Gabon Brazil
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Recife
Elevation 13 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -0.710000, 8.750000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Port Gentil (POG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,907 kilometers (3,049 miles / 2,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Gabon 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 19:22 in Port Gentil, it's 15:22 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 Gentil (POG) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Gentil Airport (POG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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