KYP
Kyaukpyu
Myanmar
14,330 km
8,904 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,330 km
8,904 mi / 7,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

KYP REC
Airport Name Kyaukpyu Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KYP REC
ICAO Code VYKP SBRF
City Kyaukpyu Recife
Country Myanmar Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Recife
Elevation 20 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 19.430000, 93.530000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kyaukpyu (KYP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kyaukpyu Airport (KYP) in Kyaukpyu, Myanmar to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,330 kilometers (8,904 miles / 7,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 23:10 in Kyaukpyu, it's 13:40 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 Kyaukpyu (KYP) follows a heading of 72° (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 Kyaukpyu Airport (KYP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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