MLA
Luqa
Malta
7,110 km
4,418 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,110 km
4,418 mi / 3,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Malta
Heading
237°
west southwest

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MLA REC
Airport Name Luqa Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MLA REC
ICAO Code LMML SBRF
City Luqa Recife
Country Malta Brazil
Timezone Europe/Malta America/Recife
Elevation 300 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, 14.480000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Luqa (MLA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,110 kilometers (4,418 miles / 3,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Malta with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:43 in Luqa, it's 07:43 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Luqa (MLA) follows a heading of 43° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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