REC
Recife
Brazil
15,597 km
9,692 miles
TSN
Tianjin
China
Distance
15,597 km
9,692 mi / 8,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TSN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tianjin Binhai International Airport
IATA Code REC TSN
ICAO Code SBRF ZBTJ
City Recife Tianjin
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 39.120000, 117.350000

Recife (REC) to Tianjin (TSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) in Tianjin, China is 15,597 kilometers (9,692 miles / 8,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 18:30 in Recife, it's 05:30 in Tianjin. 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 Tianjin (TSN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 314° (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 Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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