CYI
Chiayi City
Taiwan
16,881 km
10,489 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,881 km
10,489 mi / 9,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CYI REC
Airport Name Chiayi Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CYI REC
ICAO Code RCKU SBRF
City Chiayi City Recife
Country Taiwan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Recife
Elevation 85 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 23.460000, 120.390000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Chiayi City (CYI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiayi Airport (CYI) in Chiayi City, Taiwan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,881 kilometers (10,489 miles / 9,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Taiwan 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 12:45 in Chiayi City, it's 01:45 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 Chiayi City (CYI) follows a heading of 54° (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 Chiayi Airport (CYI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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