JDG
Jeongseok Airport
South Korea
16,631 km
10,334 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,631 km
10,334 mi / 8,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
322°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

JDG REC
Airport Name Jeongseok Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JDG REC
ICAO Code RKPD SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Recife
Elevation 1,171 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.400000, 126.710000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Jeongseok Airport (JDG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeongseok Airport (JDG) in Jeongseok Airport, South Korea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,631 kilometers (10,334 miles / 8,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 South Korea 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 12:42 in Jeongseok Airport, it's 00:42 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,138 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Jeongseok Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Jeongseok Airport (JDG) follows a heading of 31° (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 Jeongseok Airport (JDG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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