GIC
Boigu Airport
Australia
18,059 km
11,221 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
18,059 km
11,221 mi / 9,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

GIC REC
Airport Name Boigu Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GIC REC
ICAO Code YBOI SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Recife
Elevation 23 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -9.230000, 142.220000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Boigu Airport (GIC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boigu Airport (GIC) in Boigu Airport, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 18,059 kilometers (11,221 miles / 9,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 20:01 in Boigu Airport, it's 07:01 in Recife. With a 13-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 Boigu Airport (GIC) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Boigu Airport (GIC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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