The flight distance from Glen Innes Airport (GLI) in Glen Innes Airport, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,752 kilometers (9,788 miles / 8,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 Australia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:00 in Glen Innes Airport, it's 15:00 in Recife. With a 13-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 3,400 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Glen Innes Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Glen Innes Airport (GLI) follows a heading of 189° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Glen Innes Airport (GLI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.