REC
Recife
Brazil
15,807 km
9,822 miles
SHS
Shashi
China
Distance
15,807 km
9,822 mi / 8,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
50°
northeast

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REC SHS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Shashi Airport
IATA Code REC SHS
ICAO Code SBRF ZHSS
City Recife Shashi
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 30.320000, 112.280000

Recife (REC) to Shashi (SHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Shashi Airport (SHS) in Shashi, China is 15,807 kilometers (9,822 miles / 8,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Brazil with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:59 in Recife, it's 03:59 in Shashi. 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 Shashi (SHS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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