LUU
Laura Airport
Australia
17,381 km
10,800 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,381 km
10,800 mi / 9,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

LUU REC
Airport Name Laura Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LUU REC
ICAO Code YLRA SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -15.550000, 144.450000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Laura Airport (LUU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laura Airport (LUU) in Laura Airport, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,381 kilometers (10,800 miles / 9,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 04:16 in Laura Airport, it's 15:16 in Recife. With a 13-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 Laura Airport (LUU) follows a heading of 178° (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 Laura Airport (LUU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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