REC
Recife
Brazil
16,047 km
9,971 miles
WEH
Weihai
China
Distance
16,047 km
9,971 mi / 8,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
32°
north northeast

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REC WEH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Weihai Airport
IATA Code REC WEH
ICAO Code SBRF ZSWH
City Recife Weihai
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 37.190000, 122.230000

Recife (REC) to Weihai (WEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Weihai Airport (WEH) in Weihai, China is 16,047 kilometers (9,971 miles / 8,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 China. 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 14:51 in Recife, it's 01:51 in Weihai. 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 Weihai (WEH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 319° (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 Weihai Airport (WEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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