LEI
Almeria
Spain
6,042 km
3,754 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,042 km
3,754 mi / 3,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LEI REC
Airport Name Almeria International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LEI REC
ICAO Code LEAM SBRF
City Almeria Recife
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Recife
Elevation 70 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 36.840000, -2.370000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Almeria (LEI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almeria International Airport (LEI) in Almeria, Spain to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,042 kilometers (3,754 miles / 3,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Spain 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 12:09 in Almeria, it's 08:09 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 Almeria (LEI) follows a heading of 32° (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 Almeria International Airport (LEI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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