The flight distance from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) in Alice Springs, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,262 kilometers (10,105 miles / 8,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:54 in Alice Springs, it's 07:24 in Recife. With a 12.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,756 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Alice Springs Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Alice Springs (ASP) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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