REC
Recife
Brazil
5,687 km
3,534 miles
SVP
Kuito
Angola
Distance
5,687 km
3,534 mi / 3,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

REC SVP
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Kuito Airport
IATA Code REC SVP
ICAO Code SBRF FNKU
City Recife Kuito
Country Brazil Angola
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Luanda
Elevation 33 ft 5,618 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -12.400000, 16.950000

Recife (REC) to Kuito (SVP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Kuito Airport (SVP) in Kuito, Angola is 5,687 kilometers (3,534 miles / 3,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Brazil with Angola. 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 01:00 in Recife, it's 05:00 in Kuito. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,585 feet between the two airports. Kuito Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuito (SVP) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Kuito Airport (SVP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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