REC
Recife
Brazil
15,994 km
9,938 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
15,994 km
9,938 mi / 8,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Recife
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

REC TAN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code REC TAN
ICAO Code SBRF YTGA
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Recife Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Recife (REC) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 15,994 kilometers (9,938 miles / 8,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 11:18 in Recife, it's 00:18 in Tangalooma Airport. With a 13-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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). 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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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