CIF
Chifeng
China
15,439 km
9,593 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,439 km
9,593 mi / 8,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CIF REC
Airport Name Chifeng Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CIF REC
ICAO Code ZBCF SBRF
City Chifeng Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Chifeng (CIF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,439 kilometers (9,593 miles / 8,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 18:50 in Chifeng, it's 07:50 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 30° (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 Chifeng Airport (CIF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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