Abidjan to Igarassu flights
Igarassu lies 3,728 km (2,317 mi) south-west of Abidjan, -3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 h 32 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Abidjan | Igarassu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Brazil |
| Population | 6.3 million | 123,017 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | REC, 33 km out |
Clocks in Igarassu are 3 h behind Abidjan right now, so a 5 h 32 min journey lands only 2 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Igarassu
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Brazil: money changes from the Franc to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abidjan
Abidjan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Igarassu
Igarassu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,865 ft | 33 ft |
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 76 km (47 mi) | 8,251 ft | 217 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,728 km (2,317 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Igarassu from Abidjan?
3,728 km (2,317 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Igarassu by air?
About 5 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abidjan and Igarassu?
Igarassu is 3 h behind at the moment (America/Recife against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Igarassu flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC); Igarassu also has JPA.
What currency do I need in Igarassu?
The Real (BRL).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.