KAW
Kawthoung
Myanmar
14,905 km
9,261 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,905 km
9,261 mi / 8,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
268°
west

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KAW REC
Airport Name Kawthoung Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KAW REC
ICAO Code VYKT SBRF
City Kawthoung Recife
Country Myanmar Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Recife
Elevation 180 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 10.050000, 98.540000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kawthoung (KAW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kawthoung Airport (KAW) in Kawthoung, Myanmar to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,905 kilometers (9,261 miles / 8,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Myanmar 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 18:28 in Kawthoung, it's 08:58 in Recife. With a 9.5-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 Kawthoung (KAW) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kawthoung Airport (KAW) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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