LOB
Los Andes
Chile
4,585 km
2,849 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,585 km
2,849 mi / 2,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Santiago
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LOB REC
Airport Name San Rafael Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LOB REC
ICAO Code SCAN SBRF
City Los Andes Recife
Country Chile Brazil
Timezone America/Santiago America/Recife
Elevation 2,461 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -32.810000, -70.650000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Los Andes (LOB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Rafael Airport (LOB) in Los Andes, Chile to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,585 kilometers (2,849 miles / 2,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Chile with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:53 in Los Andes, it's 02:53 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,428 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than San Rafael Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Los Andes (LOB) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Rafael Airport (LOB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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