REC
Recife
Brazil
16,797 km
10,437 miles
UBU
Kalumburu Airport
Australia
Distance
16,797 km
10,437 mi / 9,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

REC UBU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Kalumburu Airport
IATA Code REC UBU
ICAO Code SBRF YKAL
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Recife Australia/Perth
Elevation 33 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -14.290000, 126.630000

Recife (REC) to Kalumburu Airport (UBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Kalumburu Airport (UBU) in Kalumburu Airport, Australia is 16,797 kilometers (10,437 miles / 9,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 11:26 in Recife, it's 22:26 in Kalumburu 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 Kalumburu Airport (UBU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 220° (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 Kalumburu Airport (UBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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