LTD
Ghadames
Libya
6,388 km
3,969 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
6,388 km
3,969 mi / 3,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LTD REC
Airport Name Ghadames East Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LTD REC
ICAO Code HLTD SBRF
City Ghadames Recife
Country Libya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Recife
Elevation 1,122 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.150000, 9.720000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ghadames (LTD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghadames East Airport (LTD) in Ghadames, Libya to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 6,388 kilometers (3,969 miles / 3,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Libya 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 21:27 in Ghadames, it's 16:27 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,089 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Ghadames East Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ghadames (LTD) follows a heading of 46° (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 Ghadames East Airport (LTD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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