LTG
Langtang
Nepal
13,414 km
8,335 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,414 km
8,335 mi / 7,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

LTG REC
Airport Name Langtang Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LTG REC
ICAO Code VNLT SBRF
City Langtang Recife
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Recife
Elevation 12,000 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, 85.580000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Langtang (LTG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Langtang Airport (LTG) in Langtang, Nepal to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,414 kilometers (8,335 miles / 7,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Nepal with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:51 in Langtang, it's 07:06 in Recife. With a 8.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 11,967 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Langtang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Langtang (LTG) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Langtang Airport (LTG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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