HJJ
Huaihua
China
15,723 km
9,770 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,723 km
9,770 mi / 8,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
293°
west northwest

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HJJ REC
Airport Name Zhijiang Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HJJ REC
ICAO Code ZGCJ SBRF
City Huaihua Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 882 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 27.440000, 109.700000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Huaihua (HJJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zhijiang Airport (HJJ) in Huaihua, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,723 kilometers (9,770 miles / 8,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 05:16 in Huaihua, it's 18:16 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 Huaihua (HJJ) follows a heading of 55° (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 Zhijiang Airport (HJJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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