LLF
Yongzhou
China
15,945 km
9,908 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,945 km
9,908 mi / 8,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LLF REC
Airport Name Lingling Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LLF REC
ICAO Code ZGLG SBRF
City Yongzhou Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 340 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 26.340000, 111.610000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Yongzhou (LLF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lingling Airport (LLF) in Yongzhou, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,945 kilometers (9,908 miles / 8,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 16:50 in Yongzhou, it's 05:50 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Yongzhou (LLF) follows a heading of 56° (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 Lingling Airport (LLF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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