GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
14,457 km
8,983 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,457 km
8,983 mi / 7,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
274°
west

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GWA REC
Airport Name Gwa Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GWA REC
ICAO Code VYGW SBRF
City Gwa Recife
Country Myanmar Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Recife
Elevation 10 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 17.600000, 94.580000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gwa (GWA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,457 kilometers (8,983 miles / 7,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Myanmar 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 02:13 in Gwa, it's 16:43 in Recife. With a 9.5-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 Gwa (GWA) follows a heading of 74° (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 Gwa Airport (GWA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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