KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
16,648 km
10,345 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,648 km
10,345 mi / 8,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
298°
west northwest

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KNH REC
Airport Name Kinmen Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KNH REC
ICAO Code RCBS SBRF
City Shang-I Recife
Country Taiwan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Recife
Elevation 93 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 118.360000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Shang-I (KNH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,648 kilometers (10,345 miles / 8,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Taiwan 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 06:30 in Shang-I, it's 19:30 in Recife. With a 11-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 Shang-I (KNH) follows a heading of 54° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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