REC
Recife
Brazil
15,537 km
9,654 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
15,537 km
9,654 mi / 8,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Recife
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC THK
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Thakhek Airport
IATA Code REC THK
ICAO Code SBRF VLTK
City Recife Thakhek
Country Brazil Laos
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 33 ft 449 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 17.400000, 104.800000

Recife (REC) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 15,537 kilometers (9,654 miles / 8,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Laos. 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 09:48 in Recife, it's 19:48 in Thakhek. With a 10-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 Thakhek (THK) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 278° (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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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