LGD
La Grande
United States
10,114 km
6,285 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,114 km
6,285 mi / 5,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

LGD REC
Airport Name La Grande/Union County Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LGD REC
ICAO Code KLGD SBRF
City La Grande Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Recife
Elevation 2,718 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 45.290000, -118.010000 -8.130000, -34.920000

La Grande (LGD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Grande/Union County Airport (LGD) in La Grande, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,114 kilometers (6,285 miles / 5,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:31 in La Grande, it's 08:31 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,685 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than La Grande/Union County Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to La Grande (LGD) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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