PEU
Puerto Lempira
Honduras
5,978 km
3,715 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
5,978 km
3,715 mi / 3,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PEU REC
Airport Name Puerto Lempira Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PEU REC
ICAO Code MHPL SBRF
City Puerto Lempira Recife
Country Honduras Brazil
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Recife
Elevation 25 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 15.260000, -83.780000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Puerto Lempira (PEU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Puerto Lempira Airport (PEU) in Puerto Lempira, Honduras to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 5,978 kilometers (3,715 miles / 3,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Puerto Lempira, it's 07:43 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Puerto Lempira (PEU) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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