LOC
Lock
Australia
15,277 km
9,492 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,277 km
9,492 mi / 8,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LOC REC
Airport Name Lock Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LOC REC
ICAO Code YLOK SBRF
City Lock Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Recife
Elevation 350 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -33.540000, 135.690000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lock (LOC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lock Airport (LOC) in Lock, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,277 kilometers (9,492 miles / 8,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 21:28 in Lock, it's 07:58 in Recife. With a 13.5-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 Lock (LOC) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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