REC
Recife
Brazil
16,706 km
10,380 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
16,706 km
10,380 mi / 9,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Recife
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

REC TCA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code REC TCA
ICAO Code SBRF YTNK
City Recife Tennant Creek
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Recife Australia/Darwin
Elevation 33 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -19.630000, 134.180000

Recife (REC) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 16,706 kilometers (10,380 miles / 9,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 20:11 in Recife, it's 08:41 in Tennant Creek. With a 12.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,203 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 202° (south 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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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