LEF
Lebakeng
Lesotho
7,017 km
4,360 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,017 km
4,360 mi / 3,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

LEF REC
Airport Name Lebakeng Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LEF REC
ICAO Code FXLK SBRF
City Lebakeng Recife
Country Lesotho Brazil
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Recife
Elevation 6,000 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -29.890000, 28.660000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lebakeng (LEF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lebakeng Airport (LEF) in Lebakeng, Lesotho to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,017 kilometers (4,360 miles / 3,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:59 in Lebakeng, it's 07:59 in Recife. 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 5,967 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Lebakeng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lebakeng (LEF) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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