CHN
Jeon Ju
South Korea
16,431 km
10,210 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,431 km
10,210 mi / 8,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHN REC
Airport Name Jeon Ju Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CHN REC
ICAO Code RKJU SBRF
City Jeon Ju Recife
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Recife
Elevation 96 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, 127.120000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Jeon Ju (CHN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeon Ju Airport (CHN) in Jeon Ju, South Korea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,431 kilometers (10,210 miles / 8,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 South Korea 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 21:34 in Jeon Ju, it's 09:34 in Recife. With a 12-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 Jeon Ju (CHN) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Jeon Ju Airport (CHN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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