LYI
Linyi
China
15,973 km
9,925 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,973 km
9,925 mi / 8,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
311°
northwest

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LYI REC
Airport Name Shubuling Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LYI REC
ICAO Code ZSLY SBRF
City Linyi Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.050000, 118.410000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Linyi (LYI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shubuling Airport (LYI) in Linyi, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,973 kilometers (9,925 miles / 8,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 01:23 in Linyi, it's 14:23 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 Linyi (LYI) follows a heading of 38° (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 Shubuling Airport (LYI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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