PLQ
Palanga
Lithuania
8,773 km
5,451 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,773 km
5,451 mi / 4,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Vilnius
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PLQ REC
Airport Name Palanga International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PLQ REC
ICAO Code EYPA SBRF
City Palanga Recife
Country Lithuania Brazil
Timezone Europe/Vilnius America/Recife
Elevation 33 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 55.970000, 21.090000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Palanga (PLQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) in Palanga, Lithuania to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,773 kilometers (5,451 miles / 4,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:03 in Palanga, it's 10:03 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 Palanga (PLQ) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Palanga International Airport (PLQ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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