GOQ
Golmud
China
14,052 km
8,731 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,052 km
8,731 mi / 7,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GOQ REC
Airport Name Golmud Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GOQ REC
ICAO Code ZLGM SBRF
City Golmud Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 94.790000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Golmud (GOQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,052 kilometers (8,731 miles / 7,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 China 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 03:06 in Golmud, it's 16:06 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 Golmud (GOQ) follows a heading of 50° (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 Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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