ITM
Osaka
Japan
16,892 km
10,496 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,892 km
10,496 mi / 9,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ITM REC
Airport Name Osaka International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ITM REC
ICAO Code RJOO SBRF
City Osaka Recife
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Recife
Elevation 50 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.790000, 135.440000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Osaka (ITM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Osaka International Airport (ITM) in Osaka, Japan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,892 kilometers (10,496 miles / 9,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Japan 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 21:38 in Osaka, it's 09:38 in Recife. With a 12-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 Osaka (ITM) follows a heading of 17° (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 Osaka International Airport (ITM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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