REC
Recife
Brazil
15,690 km
9,749 miles
VCA
Can Tho
Vietnam
Distance
15,690 km
9,749 mi / 8,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Recife
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

REC VCA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tra Noc Airport
IATA Code REC VCA
ICAO Code SBRF VVCT
City Recife Can Tho
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 33 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 10.090000, 105.710000

Recife (REC) to Can Tho (VCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tra Noc Airport (VCA) in Can Tho, Vietnam is 15,690 kilometers (9,749 miles / 8,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Vietnam. 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 12:50 in Recife, it's 22:50 in Can Tho. With a 10-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 Can Tho (VCA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Tra Noc Airport (VCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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