BFJ
Bijie
China
15,341 km
9,532 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,341 km
9,532 mi / 8,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
290°
west northwest

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BFJ REC
Airport Name Bijie Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BFJ REC
ICAO Code ZUBJ SBRF
City Bijie Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 1,448 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 27.270000, 105.470000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bijie (BFJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bijie Airport (BFJ) in Bijie, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,341 kilometers (9,532 miles / 8,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 09:59 in Bijie, it's 22:59 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,415 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Bijie Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bijie (BFJ) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Bijie Airport (BFJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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