GAW
Gangaw
Myanmar
14,357 km
8,921 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,357 km
8,921 mi / 7,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

GAW REC
Airport Name Gangaw Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GAW REC
ICAO Code VYGG SBRF
City Gangaw Recife
Country Myanmar Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Recife
Elevation 200 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 22.170000, 94.130000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gangaw (GAW) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gangaw Airport (GAW) in Gangaw, Myanmar to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,357 kilometers (8,921 miles / 7,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Myanmar 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 09:47 in Gangaw, it's 00:17 in Recife. With a 9.5-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 Gangaw (GAW) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Gangaw Airport (GAW) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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