# Distance from Hua Hin (HHQ) to Recife (REC)

> 15,059 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,059 km / 9,358 mi / 8,131 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 271° (west)
- **Return heading**: 80° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Thailand) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → South America
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 21:40 in Hua Hin, it's 11:40 in Recife)
- **Elevation difference**: 29 ft (REC is lower than HHQ)

## Airports

### [Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hhq-hua-hin-hua-hin-airport/1ef266df-f554-6522-b2e3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Hua Hin, Thailand
- ICAO: VTPH
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates: 12.640000, 99.950000
- Elevation: 62 ft

### [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Recife, Brazil
- ICAO: SBRF
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -8.130000, -34.920000
- Elevation: 33 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:40 in Hua Hin, it's 11:40 in Recife.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hhq-hua-hin-hua-hin-airport/1ef266df-f554-6522-b2e3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)