REC
Recife
Brazil
15,675 km
9,740 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
15,675 km
9,740 mi / 8,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
30°
north northeast

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REC XEN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code REC XEN
ICAO Code SBRF ZYXC
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 40.580000, 120.700000

Recife (REC) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 15,675 kilometers (9,740 miles / 8,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 00:49 in Recife, it's 11:49 in Xingcheng Air Base. 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 320° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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