The flight distance from Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) in Leigh Creek Airport, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,650 kilometers (9,725 miles / 8,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Australia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:25 in Leigh Creek Airport, it's 18:55 in Recife. With a 13.5-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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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