The flight distance from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,359 kilometers (9,544 miles / 8,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Australia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:05 in Lord Howe Island, it's 19:05 in Recife. With a 14-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 Lord Howe Island (LDH) follows a heading of 198° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.