LUM
Luxi
China
14,758 km
9,170 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,758 km
9,170 mi / 7,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LUM REC
Airport Name Mangshi Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LUM REC
ICAO Code ZPLX SBRF
City Luxi Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 2,890 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 24.400000, 98.530000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Luxi (LUM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mangshi Airport (LUM) in Luxi, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,758 kilometers (9,170 miles / 7,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 23:18 in Luxi, it's 12:18 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,857 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Mangshi Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Luxi (LUM) follows a heading of 64° (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 Mangshi Airport (LUM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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