LPA
Gran Canaria Island
Spain
4,526 km
2,812 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,526 km
2,812 mi / 2,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LPA REC
Airport Name Gran Canaria Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LPA REC
ICAO Code GCLP SBRF
City Gran Canaria Island Recife
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Canary America/Recife
Elevation 78 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 27.930000, -15.390000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Gran Canaria Island, Spain to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,526 kilometers (2,812 miles / 2,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Spain 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 07:01 in Gran Canaria Island, it's 04:01 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 Gran Canaria Island (LPA) 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 Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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