LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
7,935 km
4,930 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,935 km
4,930 mi / 4,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LZC REC
Airport Name Lazaro Cardenas Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LZC REC
ICAO Code MMLC SBRF
City Lazaro Cardenas Recife
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Recife
Elevation 39 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 18.000000, -102.220000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,935 kilometers (4,930 miles / 4,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:35 in Lazaro Cardenas, it's 18:35 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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