LXR
Luxor
Egypt
8,211 km
5,102 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,211 km
5,102 mi / 4,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LXR REC
Airport Name Luxor International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LXR REC
ICAO Code HELX SBRF
City Luxor Recife
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Recife
Elevation 294 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 25.670000, 32.710000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Luxor (LXR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,211 kilometers (5,102 miles / 4,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Egypt 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 19:05 in Luxor, it's 14:05 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Luxor (LXR) follows a heading of 60° (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 Luxor International Airport (LXR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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