REC
Recife
Brazil
16,389 km
10,183 miles
SZV
Suzhou
China
Distance
16,389 km
10,183 mi / 8,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
41°
northeast

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REC SZV
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Guangfu Airport
IATA Code REC SZV
ICAO Code SBRF ZSSZ
City Recife Suzhou
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 31.260000, 120.400000

Recife (REC) to Suzhou (SZV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Guangfu Airport (SZV) in Suzhou, China is 16,389 kilometers (10,183 miles / 8,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 China. 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 06:16 in Recife, it's 17:16 in Suzhou. 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 Suzhou (SZV) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). 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 Guangfu Airport (SZV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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