# Distance from Kyaukpyu (KYP) to Recife (REC)

> 14,330 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,330 km / 8,904 mi / 7,737 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 275° (west)
- **Return heading**: 72° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Myanmar) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → South America
- **Time difference**: -9.5h (When it's 06:42 in Kyaukpyu, it's 21:12 in Recife)
- **Elevation difference**: 13 ft (REC is higher than KYP)

## Airports

### [Kyaukpyu Airport (KYP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kyp-kyaukpyu-kyaukpyu-airport/1ef266df-f6fb-670e-bfcf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kyaukpyu, Myanmar
- ICAO: VYKP
- Timezone: Asia/Yangon
- Coordinates: 19.430000, 93.530000
- Elevation: 20 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 06:42 in Kyaukpyu, it's 21:12 in Recife.
With a 9.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kyaukpyu Airport (KYP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kyp-kyaukpyu-kyaukpyu-airport/1ef266df-f6fb-670e-bfcf-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)