LIM
Lima
Peru
4,635 km
2,880 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,635 km
2,880 mi / 2,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Lima
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM REC
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LIM REC
ICAO Code SPJC SBRF
City Lima Recife
Country Peru Brazil
Timezone America/Lima America/Recife
Elevation 113 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lima (LIM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,635 kilometers (2,880 miles / 2,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Peru with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:53 in Lima, it's 05:53 in Recife.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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