LEK
Labe Airport
Guinea
3,309 km
2,056 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,309 km
2,056 mi / 1,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LEK REC
Airport Name Labe Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LEK REC
ICAO Code GULB SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Guinea Brazil
Timezone Africa/Conakry America/Recife
Elevation 3,396 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 11.330000, -12.290000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Labe Airport (LEK) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Labe Airport (LEK) in Labe Airport, Guinea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,309 kilometers (2,056 miles / 1,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Guinea 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 19:46 in Labe Airport, it's 16:46 in Recife. 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 3,363 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Labe Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Labe Airport (LEK) follows a heading of 49° (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 Labe Airport (LEK) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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