AWN
Alton Downs Airport
Australia
16,110 km
10,011 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,110 km
10,011 mi / 8,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

AWN REC
Airport Name Alton Downs Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AWN REC
ICAO Code YADS SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -26.530000, 139.270000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Alton Downs Airport (AWN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alton Downs Airport (AWN) in Alton Downs Airport, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,110 kilometers (10,011 miles / 8,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Alton Downs Airport, it's 06:49 in Recife. With a 13.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Alton Downs Airport (AWN) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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