LIG
Limoges/Bellegarde
France
6,994 km
4,346 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,994 km
4,346 mi / 3,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LIG REC
Airport Name Limoges Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LIG REC
ICAO Code LFBL SBRF
City Limoges/Bellegarde Recife
Country France Brazil
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Recife
Elevation 1,300 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 45.860000, 1.180000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Limoges/Bellegarde (LIG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Limoges Airport (LIG) in Limoges/Bellegarde, France to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,994 kilometers (4,346 miles / 3,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 France 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 13:47 in Limoges/Bellegarde, it's 09:47 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 1,267 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Limoges Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Limoges/Bellegarde (LIG) follows a heading of 27° (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 Limoges Airport (LIG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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