CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,229 km
10,084 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,229 km
10,084 mi / 8,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN REC
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CAN REC
ICAO Code ZGGG SBRF
City Guangzhou Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 50 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,229 kilometers (10,084 miles / 8,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 06:23 in Guangzhou, it's 19:23 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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