The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) in Rottnest Island Airport, Australia is 14,561 kilometers (9,048 miles / 7,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Brazil with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:30 in Recife, it's 23:30 in Rottnest Island Airport. 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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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