BCI
Barcaldine
Australia
16,490 km
10,246 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,490 km
10,246 mi / 8,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

BCI REC
Airport Name Barcaldine Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BCI REC
ICAO Code YBAR SBRF
City Barcaldine Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Recife
Elevation 878 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -23.570000, 145.310000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Barcaldine (BCI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcaldine Airport (BCI) in Barcaldine, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,490 kilometers (10,246 miles / 8,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 21:51 in Barcaldine, it's 08:51 in Recife. With a 13-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 Barcaldine (BCI) follows a heading of 180° (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 Barcaldine Airport (BCI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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