LAP
La Paz
Mexico
8,922 km
5,544 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,922 km
5,544 mi / 4,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAP REC
Airport Name Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LAP REC
ICAO Code MMLP SBRF
City La Paz Recife
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Recife
Elevation 69 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 24.070000, -110.360000 -8.130000, -34.920000

La Paz (LAP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) in La Paz, Mexico to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,922 kilometers (5,544 miles / 4,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Mexico 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 10:01 in La Paz, it's 14:01 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to La Paz (LAP) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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