ERL
Erenhot
China
14,951 km
9,290 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,951 km
9,290 mi / 8,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ERL REC
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ERL REC
ICAO Code ZBER SBRF
City Erenhot Recife
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Recife
Elevation 3,301 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Erenhot (ERL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,951 kilometers (9,290 miles / 8,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 10:29 in Erenhot, it's 23:29 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 3,268 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Erenhot (ERL) follows a heading of 34° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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