CXQ
Christmas Creek Station Airport
Australia
16,350 km
10,159 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,350 km
10,159 mi / 8,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
217°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

CXQ REC
Airport Name Christmas Creek Station Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CXQ REC
ICAO Code YCRK SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -18.880000, 125.920000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) in Christmas Creek Station Airport, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,350 kilometers (10,159 miles / 8,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 05:42 in Christmas Creek Station Airport, it's 18:42 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 Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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