REC
Recife
Brazil
5,499 km
3,417 miles
UGO
Uige
Angola
Distance
5,499 km
3,417 mi / 2,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

REC UGO
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Uige Airport
IATA Code REC UGO
ICAO Code SBRF FNUG
City Recife Uige
Country Brazil Angola
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Luanda
Elevation 33 ft 2,720 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -7.600000, 15.030000

Recife (REC) to Uige (UGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Uige Airport (UGO) in Uige, Angola is 5,499 kilometers (3,417 miles / 2,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 08:27 in Recife, it's 12:27 in Uige. 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 2,687 feet between the two airports. Uige Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Uige (UGO) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 266° (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 Uige Airport (UGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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