HYN
Huangyan
China
16,654 km
10,349 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,654 km
10,349 mi / 8,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

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HYN REC
Airport Name Huangyan Luqiao Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HYN REC
ICAO Code ZSLQ SBRF
City Huangyan Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.560000, 121.430000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Huangyan (HYN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Huangyan Luqiao Airport (HYN) in Huangyan, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,654 kilometers (10,349 miles / 8,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 04:32 in Huangyan, it's 17:32 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 Huangyan (HYN) follows a heading of 44° (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 Huangyan Luqiao Airport (HYN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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