FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
16,811 km
10,446 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,811 km
10,446 mi / 9,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FUK REC
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FUK REC
ICAO Code RJFF SBRF
City Fukuoka Recife
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Recife
Elevation 32 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,811 kilometers (10,446 miles / 9,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Japan 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 17:28 in Fukuoka, it's 05:28 in Recife. With a 12-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 Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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