HMI
Hami
China
13,710 km
8,519 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,710 km
8,519 mi / 7,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HMI REC
Airport Name Hami Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HMI REC
ICAO Code ZWHM SBRF
City Hami Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 2,703 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.840000, 93.670000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Hami (HMI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hami Airport (HMI) in Hami, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,710 kilometers (8,519 miles / 7,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 00:21 in Hami, it's 13:21 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,670 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Hami Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Hami (HMI) follows a heading of 43° (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 Hami Airport (HMI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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