LUO
Luena
Angola
6,009 km
3,734 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,009 km
3,734 mi / 3,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
268°
west

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LUO REC
Airport Name Luena Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LUO REC
ICAO Code FNUE SBRF
City Luena Recife
Country Angola Brazil
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Recife
Elevation 4,360 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -11.770000, 19.900000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Luena (LUO) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luena Airport (LUO) in Luena, Angola to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,009 kilometers (3,734 miles / 3,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Angola 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 13:56 in Luena, it's 09:56 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 4,327 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Luena Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Luena (LUO) follows a heading of 99° (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 Luena Airport (LUO) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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