HRB
Harbin
China
15,473 km
9,614 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,473 km
9,614 mi / 8,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HRB REC
Airport Name Taiping Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HRB REC
ICAO Code ZYHB SBRF
City Harbin Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 457 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 45.620000, 126.250000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Harbin (HRB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiping Airport (HRB) in Harbin, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,473 kilometers (9,614 miles / 8,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 02:40 in Harbin, it's 15:40 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 Harbin (HRB) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Taiping Airport (HRB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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