REC
Recife
Brazil
16,507 km
10,257 miles
TAE
Daegu
South Korea
Distance
16,507 km
10,257 mi / 8,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Recife
Heading
26°
north northeast

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REC TAE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Daegu Airport
IATA Code REC TAE
ICAO Code SBRF RKTN
City Recife Daegu
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Seoul
Elevation 33 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 35.890000, 128.660000

Recife (REC) to Daegu (TAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Daegu Airport (TAE) in Daegu, South Korea is 16,507 kilometers (10,257 miles / 8,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 South Korea. 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 10:38 in Recife, it's 22:38 in Daegu. With a 12-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 Daegu (TAE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Daegu Airport (TAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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