CNX
Chiang Mai
Thailand
14,905 km
9,261 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,905 km
9,261 mi / 8,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
277°
west

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Airport Comparison

CNX REC
Airport Name Chiang Mai International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CNX REC
ICAO Code VTCC SBRF
City Chiang Mai Recife
Country Thailand Brazil
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Recife
Elevation 1,036 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 18.770000, 98.960000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Chiang Mai (CNX) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) in Chiang Mai, Thailand to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,905 kilometers (9,261 miles / 8,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Thailand 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 09:04 in Chiang Mai, it's 23:04 in Recife. With a 10-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 1,003 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Chiang Mai International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Chiang Mai (CNX) follows a heading of 72° (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 Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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