LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
15,219 km
9,457 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,219 km
9,457 mi / 8,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

LPQ REC
Airport Name Luang Phabang International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LPQ REC
ICAO Code VLLB SBRF
City Luang Phabang Recife
Country Laos Brazil
Timezone Asia/Vientiane America/Recife
Elevation 955 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 19.900000, 102.160000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,219 kilometers (9,457 miles / 8,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Laos 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 10:14 in Luang Phabang, it's 00:14 in Recife. With a 10-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 Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 69° (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 Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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