The flight distance from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,275 kilometers (9,492 miles / 8,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Vietnam 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 22:25 in Dien Bien Phu, it's 12:25 in Recife. With a 10-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 1,578 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Dien Bien Phu Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) follows a heading of 67° (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 Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.