LCO
Lague
Congo
5,508 km
3,422 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,508 km
3,422 mi / 2,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

LCO REC
Airport Name Lague Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LCO REC
ICAO Code FCBL SBRF
City Lague Recife
Country Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Recife
Elevation 2,756 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -2.450000, 14.530000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lague (LCO) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lague Airport (LCO) in Lague, Congo to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,508 kilometers (3,422 miles / 2,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Congo 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 13:35 in Lague, it's 09:35 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,723 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Lague Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lague (LCO) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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