Airport Comparison
| LHE | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Alama Iqbal International Airport | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| IATA Code | LHE | REC |
| ICAO Code | OPLA | SBRF |
| City | Lahore | Recife |
| Country | Pakistan | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Karachi | America/Recife |
| Elevation | 712 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.520000, 74.400000 | -8.130000, -34.920000 |
Lahore (LHE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore, Pakistan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,307 kilometers (7,647 miles / 6,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 273°.
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 Pakistan with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Lahore, it's 17:54 in Recife. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lahore (LHE) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.