Airport Comparison
| CKW | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Graeme Rowley Aerodrome | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| IATA Code | CKW | REC |
| ICAO Code | YCHK | SBRF |
| City | Christmas Creek mine | Recife |
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth | America/Recife |
| Elevation | 0 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.360000, 119.650000 | -8.130000, -34.920000 |
Christmas Creek mine (CKW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) in Christmas Creek mine, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,637 kilometers (9,716 miles / 8,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.
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 01:24 in Christmas Creek mine, it's 14:24 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 Christmas Creek mine (CKW) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.