REC
Recife
Brazil
14,851 km
9,228 miles
XCO
Colac Airport
Australia
Distance
14,851 km
9,228 mi / 8,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Recife
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

REC XCO
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Colac Airport
IATA Code REC XCO
ICAO Code SBRF YOLA
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Recife Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 33 ft 137 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -38.290000, 143.680000

Recife (REC) to Colac Airport (XCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Colac Airport (XCO) in Colac Airport, Australia is 14,851 kilometers (9,228 miles / 8,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 16:19 in Recife, it's 06:19 in Colac Airport. With a 14-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 Colac Airport (XCO) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 182° (south). 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 Colac Airport (XCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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