REC
Recife
Brazil
16,653 km
10,347 miles
WNZ
Wenzhou
China
Distance
16,653 km
10,347 mi / 8,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC WNZ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Wenzhou Yongqiang Airport
IATA Code REC WNZ
ICAO Code SBRF ZSWZ
City Recife Wenzhou
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 27.910000, 120.850000

Recife (REC) to Wenzhou (WNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Wenzhou Yongqiang Airport (WNZ) in Wenzhou, China is 16,653 kilometers (10,347 miles / 8,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 08:01 in Recife, it's 19:01 in Wenzhou. 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 Wenzhou (WNZ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 306° (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 Wenzhou Yongqiang Airport (WNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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