PER
Perth
Australia
14,593 km
9,067 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,593 km
9,067 mi / 7,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
220°
southwest

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PER REC
Airport Name Perth International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PER REC
ICAO Code YPPH SBRF
City Perth Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Recife
Elevation 67 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Perth (PER) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,593 kilometers (9,067 miles / 7,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 17:52 in Perth, it's 06:52 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 Perth (PER) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Perth International Airport (PER) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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