LAF
Lafayette
United States
7,578 km
4,709 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,578 km
4,709 mi / 4,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAF REC
Airport Name Purdue University Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LAF REC
ICAO Code KLAF SBRF
City Lafayette Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Recife
Elevation 606 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.410000, -86.940000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lafayette (LAF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,578 kilometers (4,709 miles / 4,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:39 in Lafayette, it's 10:39 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lafayette (LAF) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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