LIQ
Lisala Airport
DR Congo
6,360 km
3,952 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,360 km
3,952 mi / 3,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

LIQ REC
Airport Name Lisala Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LIQ REC
ICAO Code FZGA SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Recife
Elevation 1,509 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 2.170000, 21.500000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lisala Airport (LIQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisala Airport (LIQ) in Lisala Airport, DR Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,360 kilometers (3,952 miles / 3,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 DR Congo 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 15:45 in Lisala Airport, it's 11:45 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 1,476 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Lisala Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lisala Airport (LIQ) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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