PEL
Pelaneng
Lesotho
6,993 km
4,346 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,993 km
4,346 mi / 3,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

PEL REC
Airport Name Pelaneng Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PEL REC
ICAO Code FXPG SBRF
City Pelaneng Recife
Country Lesotho Brazil
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Recife
Elevation 7,200 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -29.120000, 28.510000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Pelaneng (PEL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,993 kilometers (4,346 miles / 3,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Lesotho 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 14:42 in Pelaneng, it's 09:42 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 7,167 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Pelaneng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Pelaneng (PEL) follows a heading of 119° (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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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