Flights Lisbon → Recife
LIS → REC
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Recife?
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Recife (REC) takes about 7h 44m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Lisbon to Recife, utilizing an Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The destination airport in Recife opened in 1958 and currently handles approximately 8,631,385 passengers annually.
The Lisbon (LIS) → Recife (REC) route is operated by TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Recife: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to Recife (REC) heads south-west for about 5,857 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 44m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
Airlines operating LIS-REC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LIS-REC
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Recife (REC) takes about 7h 44m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: TAP Portugal.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Recife, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Lisbon-Recife route is about 5,857 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
