ENH
Enshi
China
15,569 km
9,674 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,569 km
9,674 mi / 8,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ENH REC
Airport Name Enshi Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ENH REC
ICAO Code ZHES SBRF
City Enshi Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 1,605 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.320000, 109.480000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Enshi (ENH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enshi Airport (ENH) in Enshi, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,569 kilometers (9,674 miles / 8,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 06:41 in Enshi, it's 19:41 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 1,572 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Enshi Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Enshi (ENH) follows a heading of 51° (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 Enshi Airport (ENH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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