REC
Recife
Brazil
6,656 km
4,136 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
6,656 km
4,136 mi / 3,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

REC YAN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code REC YAN
ICAO Code SBRF FZIR
City Recife Yangambi
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 33 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 0.780000, 24.470000

Recife (REC) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 6,656 kilometers (4,136 miles / 3,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 DR Congo. 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 18:38 in Recife, it's 23:38 in Yangambi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,345 feet between the two airports. Yangambi Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Yangambi (YAN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 260° (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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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