LEH
Le Havre/Octeville
France
7,255 km
4,508 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,255 km
4,508 mi / 3,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
219°
southwest

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LEH REC
Airport Name Le Havre Octeville Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LEH REC
ICAO Code LFOH SBRF
City Le Havre/Octeville Recife
Country France Brazil
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Recife
Elevation 313 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 49.530000, 0.090000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Le Havre/Octeville (LEH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Le Havre Octeville Airport (LEH) in Le Havre/Octeville, France to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,255 kilometers (4,508 miles / 3,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 France 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 01:44 in Le Havre/Octeville, it's 21:44 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Le Havre/Octeville (LEH) follows a heading of 24° (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 Le Havre Octeville Airport (LEH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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