REC
Recife
Brazil
16,390 km
10,184 miles
SQD
Shangrao
China
Distance
16,390 km
10,184 mi / 8,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
48°
northeast

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REC SQD
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sanqingshan
IATA Code REC SQD
ICAO Code SBRF ZSSR
City Recife Shangrao
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 340 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 28.380000, 117.960000

Recife (REC) to Shangrao (SQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sanqingshan (SQD) in Shangrao, China is 16,390 kilometers (10,184 miles / 8,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 19:20 in Recife, it's 06:20 in Shangrao. 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 Shangrao (SQD) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 303° (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 Sanqingshan (SQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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