LTX
Latacunga
Ecuador
4,906 km
3,049 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
4,906 km
3,049 mi / 2,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

LTX REC
Airport Name Cotopaxi International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LTX REC
ICAO Code SELT SBRF
City Latacunga Recife
Country Ecuador Brazil
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Recife
Elevation 9,205 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -0.910000, -78.620000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Latacunga (LTX) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) in Latacunga, Ecuador to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 4,906 kilometers (3,049 miles / 2,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Latacunga, it's 15:55 in Recife.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,172 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Cotopaxi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Latacunga (LTX) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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