REC
Recife
Brazil
15,935 km
9,902 miles
YNT
Yantai
China
Distance
15,935 km
9,902 mi / 8,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
33°
north northeast

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REC YNT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Penglai Intl
IATA Code REC YNT
ICAO Code SBRF ZSYT
City Recife Yantai
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 154 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 37.660000, 120.990000

Recife (REC) to Yantai (YNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Penglai Intl (YNT) in Yantai, China is 15,935 kilometers (9,902 miles / 8,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 16:35 in Recife, it's 03:35 in Yantai. 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 Yantai (YNT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 317° (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 Penglai Intl (YNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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