LLI
Lalibela
Ethiopia
8,468 km
5,262 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,468 km
5,262 mi / 4,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LLI REC
Airport Name Lalibella Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LLI REC
ICAO Code HALL SBRF
City Lalibela Recife
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Recife
Elevation 6,506 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 11.970000, 38.980000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lalibela (LLI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lalibella Airport (LLI) in Lalibela, Ethiopia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,468 kilometers (5,262 miles / 4,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Ethiopia 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 13:56 in Lalibela, it's 07:56 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,473 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Lalibella Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Lalibela (LLI) follows a heading of 75° (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 Lalibella Airport (LLI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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