REC
Recife
Brazil
5,276 km
3,279 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
5,276 km
3,279 mi / 2,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Recife
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

REC TER
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code REC TER
ICAO Code SBRF LPLA
City Recife Lajes
Country Brazil Portugal
Timezone America/Recife Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 33 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 38.760000, -27.090000

Recife (REC) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 5,276 kilometers (3,279 miles / 2,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:55 in Recife, it's 12:55 in Lajes.

The return flight from Lajes (TER) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 191° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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