REC
Recife
Brazil
16,891 km
10,496 miles
TNN
Tainan City
Taiwan
Distance
16,891 km
10,496 mi / 9,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
55°
northeast

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REC TNN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tainan Airport
IATA Code REC TNN
ICAO Code SBRF RCNN
City Recife Tainan City
Country Brazil Taiwan
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Taipei
Elevation 33 ft 63 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 22.950000, 120.210000

Recife (REC) to Tainan City (TNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tainan Airport (TNN) in Tainan City, Taiwan is 16,891 kilometers (10,496 miles / 9,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Taiwan. 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 11:26 in Recife, it's 22:26 in Tainan City. 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 Tainan City (TNN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 298° (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 Tainan Airport (TNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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