LIW
Loikaw
Myanmar
14,710 km
9,140 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,710 km
9,140 mi / 7,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

LIW REC
Airport Name Loikaw Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LIW REC
ICAO Code VYLK SBRF
City Loikaw Recife
Country Myanmar Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Recife
Elevation 2,940 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 19.690000, 97.210000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Loikaw (LIW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Loikaw Airport (LIW) in Loikaw, Myanmar to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,710 kilometers (9,140 miles / 7,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 00:54 in Loikaw, it's 15:24 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,907 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Loikaw Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Loikaw (LIW) follows a heading of 71° (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 Loikaw Airport (LIW) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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