REC
Recife
Brazil
14,420 km
8,960 miles
SNW
Thandwe
Myanmar
Distance
14,420 km
8,960 mi / 7,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Recife
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SNW
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Thandwe Airport
IATA Code REC SNW
ICAO Code SBRF VYTD
City Recife Thandwe
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Yangon
Elevation 33 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 18.460000, 94.300000

Recife (REC) to Thandwe (SNW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Thandwe Airport (SNW) in Thandwe, Myanmar is 14,420 kilometers (8,960 miles / 7,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Recife, it's 13:15 in Thandwe. With a 9.5-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 Thandwe (SNW) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Thandwe Airport (SNW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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