LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
6,367 km
3,956 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,367 km
3,956 mi / 3,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

LXU REC
Airport Name Lukulu Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LXU REC
ICAO Code FLLK SBRF
City Lukulu Recife
Country Zambia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Recife
Elevation 3,480 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -14.370000, 23.250000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lukulu (LXU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,367 kilometers (3,956 miles / 3,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Zambia 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 21:08 in Lukulu, it's 16:08 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,447 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Lukulu Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lukulu (LXU) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lukulu Airport (LXU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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