AUU
Aurukun Airport
Australia
17,598 km
10,935 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,598 km
10,935 mi / 9,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

AUU REC
Airport Name Aurukun Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AUU REC
ICAO Code YAUR SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Recife
Elevation 31 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -13.350000, 141.720000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aurukun Airport (AUU) in Aurukun Airport, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,598 kilometers (10,935 miles / 9,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 19:14 in Aurukun Airport, it's 06:14 in Recife. With a 13-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 Aurukun Airport (AUU) follows a heading of 171° (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 Aurukun Airport (AUU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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