REC
Recife
Brazil
17,438 km
10,835 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
17,438 km
10,835 mi / 9,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Recife
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

REC SHU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code REC SHU
ICAO Code SBRF YSMP
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Recife Australia/Darwin
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Recife (REC) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 17,438 kilometers (10,835 miles / 9,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:09 in Recife, it's 04:39 in Smith Point Airport. With a 12.5-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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 214° (southwest). 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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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