The flight distance from Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (JHG) in Jinghong, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,035 kilometers (9,342 miles / 8,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 20:45 in Jinghong, it's 09:45 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 1,782 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Jinghong (JHG) 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 Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (JHG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.