REC
Recife
Brazil
2,806 km
1,743 miles
SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
Distance
2,806 km
1,743 mi / 1,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Recife
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SFL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sao Filipe Airport
IATA Code REC SFL
ICAO Code SBRF GVSF
City Recife Sao Filipe
Country Brazil Cape Verde
Timezone America/Recife Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 33 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 14.880000, -24.480000

Recife (REC) to Sao Filipe (SFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde is 2,806 kilometers (1,743 miles / 1,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Brazil with Cape Verde. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:39 in Recife, it's 20:39 in Sao Filipe.

The return flight from Sao Filipe (SFL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 205° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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