AVV
Melbourne
Australia
14,881 km
9,247 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,881 km
9,247 mi / 8,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

AVV REC
Airport Name Avalon Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AVV REC
ICAO Code YMAV SBRF
City Melbourne Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Recife
Elevation 35 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -38.040000, 144.470000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Melbourne (AVV) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,881 kilometers (9,247 miles / 8,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 19:31 in Melbourne, it's 05:31 in Recife. With a 14-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 Melbourne (AVV) follows a heading of 179° (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 Avalon Airport (AVV) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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