HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
15,563 km
9,670 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,563 km
9,670 mi / 8,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HAN REC
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HAN REC
ICAO Code VVNB SBRF
City Hanoi Recife
Country Vietnam Brazil
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Recife
Elevation 39 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Hanoi (HAN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,563 kilometers (9,670 miles / 8,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 17:01 in Hanoi, it's 07:01 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Hanoi (HAN) 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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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