PIF
Pingtung
Taiwan
16,929 km
10,519 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,929 km
10,519 mi / 9,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PIF REC
Airport Name Pingtung North Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PIF REC
ICAO Code RCSQ SBRF
City Pingtung Recife
Country Taiwan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Recife
Elevation 97 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 22.700000, 120.480000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Pingtung (PIF) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pingtung North Airport (PIF) in Pingtung, Taiwan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,929 kilometers (10,519 miles / 9,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Taiwan 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 05:13 in Pingtung, it's 18:13 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 Pingtung (PIF) follows a heading of 56° (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 Pingtung North Airport (PIF) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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