CNC
Coconut Island Airport
Australia
17,981 km
11,173 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,981 km
11,173 mi / 9,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

CNC REC
Airport Name Coconut Island Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CNC REC
ICAO Code YCCT SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Recife
Elevation 3 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -10.050000, 143.070000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Coconut Island Airport (CNC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coconut Island Airport (CNC) in Coconut Island Airport, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,981 kilometers (11,173 miles / 9,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 18:24 in Coconut Island Airport, it's 05:24 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 Coconut Island Airport (CNC) 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 Coconut Island Airport (CNC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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