LCH
Lake Charles
United States
7,532 km
4,680 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,532 km
4,680 mi / 4,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LCH REC
Airport Name Lake Charles Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LCH REC
ICAO Code KLCH SBRF
City Lake Charles Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Recife
Elevation 15 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.130000, -93.220000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lake Charles (LCH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,532 kilometers (4,680 miles / 4,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 United States 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 07:14 in Lake Charles, it's 10:14 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 Lake Charles (LCH) follows a heading of 307° (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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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