CUY
Cue Airport
Australia
15,096 km
9,380 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,096 km
9,380 mi / 8,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CUY REC
Airport Name Cue Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CUY REC
ICAO Code YCUE SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Recife
Elevation 442 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -27.450000, 117.920000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cue Airport (CUY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cue Airport (CUY) in Cue Airport, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,096 kilometers (9,380 miles / 8,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 01:20 in Cue Airport, it's 14:20 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 Cue Airport (CUY) follows a heading of 145° (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 Cue Airport (CUY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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