CDQ
Croydon Airport
Australia
17,068 km
10,605 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,068 km
10,605 mi / 9,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

CDQ REC
Airport Name Croydon Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CDQ REC
ICAO Code YCRY SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Recife
Elevation 107 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -18.230000, 142.260000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Croydon Airport (CDQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Croydon Airport (CDQ) in Croydon Airport, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,068 kilometers (10,605 miles / 9,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 09:15 in Croydon Airport, it's 20:15 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 Croydon Airport (CDQ) follows a heading of 174° (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 Croydon Airport (CDQ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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