LEM
Lemmon
United States
8,949 km
5,561 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,949 km
5,561 mi / 4,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
112°
east southeast

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LEM REC
Airport Name Lemmon Municipal Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LEM REC
ICAO Code KLEM SBRF
City Lemmon Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Recife
Elevation 2,573 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 45.920000, -102.110000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lemmon (LEM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lemmon Municipal Airport (LEM) in Lemmon, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,949 kilometers (5,561 miles / 4,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 05:54 in Lemmon, it's 09:54 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,540 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Lemmon Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lemmon (LEM) follows a heading of 319° (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 Lemmon Municipal Airport (LEM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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