LJU
Ljubljana
Slovenia
7,771 km
4,829 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,771 km
4,829 mi / 4,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Ljubljana
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LJU REC
Airport Name Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LJU REC
ICAO Code LJLJ SBRF
City Ljubljana Recife
Country Slovenia Brazil
Timezone Europe/Ljubljana America/Recife
Elevation 1,273 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 46.220000, 14.460000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ljubljana (LJU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) in Ljubljana, Slovenia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,771 kilometers (4,829 miles / 4,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Slovenia 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 06:01 in Ljubljana, it's 02:01 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 1,240 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ljubljana (LJU) follows a heading of 34° (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 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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