Kinshasa to Abreu e Lima flights
Abreu e Lima lies 5,563 km (3,457 mi) west of Kinshasa, -4 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 7 h 53 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.
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| Kinshasa | Abreu e Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil |
| Population | 16 million | 104,248 |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 11 km out | REC, 24 km out |
Clocks in Abreu e Lima are 4 h behind Kinshasa right now, so a 7 h 53 min journey lands only 3 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abreu e Lima
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Kinshasa
Kinshasa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ndjili International Airport (FIH, 16 km).
Arriving in Abreu e Lima
Abreu e Lima is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 24 km (15 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, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 24 km (15 mi) | 9,865 ft | 33 ft |
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,251 ft | 217 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 5,563 km (3,457 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 Abreu e Lima from Kinshasa?
5,563 km (3,457 mi) in a straight line, west of Kinshasa.
How long does it take to get from Kinshasa to Abreu e Lima by air?
About 7 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kinshasa and Abreu e Lima?
Abreu e Lima is 4 h behind at the moment (America/Recife against Africa/Kinshasa).
Which airports are used for Kinshasa to Abreu e Lima flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC); Abreu e Lima also has JPA.
What currency do I need in Abreu e Lima?
The Real (BRL).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.