BAV
Baotou
China
15,014 km
9,329 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,014 km
9,329 mi / 8,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
306°
northwest

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BAV REC
Airport Name Baotou Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BAV REC
ICAO Code ZBOW SBRF
City Baotou Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 3,321 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 110.000000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Baotou (BAV) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baotou Airport (BAV) in Baotou, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,014 kilometers (9,329 miles / 8,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:53 in Baotou, it's 14:53 in Recife. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,288 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Baotou Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Baotou (BAV) follows a heading of 38° (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 Baotou Airport (BAV) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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