MLV
Merluna Airport
Australia
17,643 km
10,963 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,643 km
10,963 mi / 9,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

MLV REC
Airport Name Merluna Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MLV REC
ICAO Code YMEU SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -13.050000, 142.480000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Merluna Airport (MLV) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merluna Airport (MLV) in Merluna Airport, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,643 kilometers (10,963 miles / 9,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 04:21 in Merluna Airport, it's 15:21 in Recife. With a 13-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 Merluna Airport (MLV) follows a heading of 173° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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