MMY
Miyako City
Japan
17,216 km
10,698 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,216 km
10,698 mi / 9,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
308°
northwest

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MMY REC
Airport Name Miyako Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MMY REC
ICAO Code ROMY SBRF
City Miyako City Recife
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Recife
Elevation 150 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 24.780000, 125.300000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Miyako City (MMY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miyako Airport (MMY) in Miyako City, Japan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,216 kilometers (10,698 miles / 9,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Japan 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 15:15 in Miyako City, it's 03:15 in Recife. With a 12-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 Miyako City (MMY) follows a heading of 46° (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 Miyako Airport (MMY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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