LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
8,005 km
4,974 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,005 km
4,974 mi / 4,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LEJ REC
Airport Name Leipzig Halle Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LEJ REC
ICAO Code EDDP SBRF
City Leipzig Recife
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Recife
Elevation 465 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 51.430000, 12.240000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Leipzig (LEJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,005 kilometers (4,974 miles / 4,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:53 in Leipzig, it's 22:53 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 Leipzig (LEJ) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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