LNI
Lonely
United States
11,864 km
7,372 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,864 km
7,372 mi / 6,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LNI REC
Airport Name Lonely Air Station Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LNI REC
ICAO Code AK71 SBRF
City Lonely Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Recife
Elevation 17 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 70.910000, -153.240000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lonely (LNI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lonely Air Station (LNI) in Lonely, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,864 kilometers (7,372 miles / 6,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 12:03 in Lonely, it's 18:03 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lonely (LNI) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Lonely Air Station (LNI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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