LTK
Latakia
Syria
8,838 km
5,492 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,838 km
5,492 mi / 4,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LTK REC
Airport Name Bassel Al-Assad International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LTK REC
ICAO Code OSLK SBRF
City Latakia Recife
Country Syria Brazil
Timezone Asia/Damascus America/Recife
Elevation 157 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.400000, 35.950000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Latakia (LTK) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) in Latakia, Syria to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,838 kilometers (5,492 miles / 4,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Syria 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 09:48 in Latakia, it's 03:48 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Latakia (LTK) follows a heading of 52° (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 Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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