The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Southern Cross Airport (SQC) in Southern Cross Airport, Australia is 14,852 kilometers (9,229 miles / 8,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 13:13 in Recife, it's 00:13 in Southern Cross Airport. 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 Southern Cross Airport (SQC) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 216° (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 Southern Cross Airport (SQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.