DLC
Dalian
China
15,858 km
9,854 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,858 km
9,854 mi / 8,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DLC REC
Airport Name Zhoushuizi Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DLC REC
ICAO Code ZYTL SBRF
City Dalian Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 107 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.970000, 121.540000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Dalian (DLC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) in Dalian, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,858 kilometers (9,854 miles / 8,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 05:25 in Dalian, it's 18:25 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 Dalian (DLC) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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