Lima to Recife flights
Recife lies 4,632 km (2,878 mi) east of Lima, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 41 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lima | Recife | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Brazil |
| Population | 7.7 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | REC, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 50000-000 |
Clocks in Recife are 2 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 6 h 41 min journey lands 8 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Recife
Crossing from Peru into Brazil: money changes from the Sol to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Recife
Recife is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,865 ft | 33 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 4,632 km (2,878 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Recife
Our booking partner lists 927 places to stay in Recife. Of the 503 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (256), and 11 are five-star. Across 164 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 223,259 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Recife from Lima?
4,632 km (2,878 mi) in a straight line, east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Recife by air?
About 6 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Recife?
Recife is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Recife against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Recife flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
What currency do I need in Recife?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Recife?
Our booking partner lists 927 places to stay in Recife, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.