LZA
Luiza
DR Congo
6,313 km
3,922 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,313 km
3,922 mi / 3,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

LZA REC
Airport Name Luiza Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LZA REC
ICAO Code FZUG SBRF
City Luiza Recife
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Recife
Elevation 2,890 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -7.180000, 22.400000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Luiza (LZA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luiza Airport (LZA) in Luiza, DR Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,313 kilometers (3,922 miles / 3,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 DR Congo 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 00:36 in Luiza, it's 19:36 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 2,857 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Luiza Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Luiza (LZA) follows a heading of 93° (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 Luiza Airport (LZA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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