LEN
Leon
Spain
6,372 km
3,960 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,372 km
3,960 mi / 3,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LEN REC
Airport Name Leon Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LEN REC
ICAO Code LELN SBRF
City Leon Recife
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Recife
Elevation 3,006 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.590000, -5.660000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Leon (LEN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leon Airport (LEN) in Leon, Spain to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,372 kilometers (3,960 miles / 3,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 16:38 in Leon, it's 12:38 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 2,973 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Leon Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Leon (LEN) follows a heading of 25° (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 Leon Airport (LEN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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