REC
Recife
Brazil
3,205 km
1,992 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
3,205 km
1,992 mi / 1,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC UCN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code REC UCN
ICAO Code SBRF GLBU
City Recife Buchanan
Country Brazil Liberia
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 33 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 5.170000, -9.280000

Recife (REC) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 3,205 kilometers (1,992 miles / 1,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Liberia. 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 06:03 in Recife, it's 09:03 in Buchanan. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Buchanan (UCN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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