# Distance from Recife (REC) to Mbanza Congo (SSY)

> 5,425 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,425 km / 3,371 mi / 2,929 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 91° (east)
- **Return heading**: 265° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Angola
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 17:28 in Recife, it's 21:28 in Mbanza Congo)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,827 ft (SSY is higher than REC)

## Airports

### [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Recife, Brazil
- ICAO: SBRF
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -8.130000, -34.920000
- Elevation: 33 ft

### [Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ssy-mbanza-congo-mbanza-congo-airport/1ef266de-dc79-6f4e-86e2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mbanza Congo, Angola
- ICAO: FNBC
- Timezone: Africa/Luanda
- Coordinates: -6.270000, 14.250000
- Elevation: 1,860 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:28 in Recife, it's 21:28 in Mbanza Congo.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ssy-mbanza-congo-mbanza-congo-airport/1ef266de-dc79-6f4e-86e2-06bb2780ed98)
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