PHE
Port Hedland
Australia
15,724 km
9,770 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,724 km
9,770 mi / 8,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PHE REC
Airport Name Port Hedland International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PHE REC
ICAO Code YPPD SBRF
City Port Hedland Recife
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Recife
Elevation 33 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -20.380000, 118.630000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Port Hedland (PHE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) in Port Hedland, Australia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,724 kilometers (9,770 miles / 8,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 16:25 in Port Hedland, it's 05:25 in Recife. With a 11-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 Port Hedland (PHE) follows a heading of 138° (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 Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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