REC
Recife
Brazil
15,557 km
9,667 miles
WIT
Wittenoom Airport
Australia
Distance
15,557 km
9,667 mi / 8,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
140°
southeast

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REC WIT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Wittenoom Airport
IATA Code REC WIT
ICAO Code SBRF YWIT
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Recife Australia/Perth
Elevation 33 ft 444 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -22.220000, 118.350000

Recife (REC) to Wittenoom Airport (WIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Wittenoom Airport (WIT) in Wittenoom Airport, Australia is 15,557 kilometers (9,667 miles / 8,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 13:31 in Recife, it's 00:31 in Wittenoom 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 Wittenoom Airport (WIT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 224° (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 Wittenoom Airport (WIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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