AKA
Ankang
China
15,401 km
9,570 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,401 km
9,570 mi / 8,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKA REC
Airport Name Ankang Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AKA REC
ICAO Code ZLAK SBRF
City Ankang Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 32.710000, 108.930000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ankang (AKA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankang Airport (AKA) in Ankang, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,401 kilometers (9,570 miles / 8,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 China with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:19 in Ankang, it's 14:19 in Recife. 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 Recife (REC) to Ankang (AKA) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ankang Airport (AKA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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