DAT
Datong
China
15,281 km
9,495 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,281 km
9,495 mi / 8,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAT REC
Airport Name Datong Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DAT REC
ICAO Code ZBDT SBRF
City Datong Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 3,442 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.060000, 113.480000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Datong (DAT) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Datong Airport (DAT) in Datong, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,281 kilometers (9,495 miles / 8,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 22:44 in Datong, it's 11:44 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,409 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Datong Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Datong (DAT) follows a heading of 36° (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 Datong Airport (DAT) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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