REC
Recife
Brazil
4,214 km
2,618 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,214 km
2,618 mi / 2,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC XLU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code REC XLU
ICAO Code SBRF DFCL
City Recife Leo
Country Brazil Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 33 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 11.100000, -2.100000

Recife (REC) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 4,214 kilometers (2,618 miles / 2,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Burkina Faso. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:49 in Recife, it's 11:49 in Leo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,148 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). 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 Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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