LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
5,857 km
3,639 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,857 km
3,639 mi / 3,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LIS REC
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LIS REC
ICAO Code LPPT SBRF
City Lisbon Recife
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Recife
Elevation 374 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lisbon (LIS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,857 kilometers (3,639 miles / 3,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Portugal 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 05:55 in Lisbon, it's 02:55 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 25° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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