REC
Recife
Brazil
14,892 km
9,253 miles
USL
Useless Loop Airport
Australia
Distance
14,892 km
9,253 mi / 8,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
139°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

REC USL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Useless Loop Airport
IATA Code REC USL
ICAO Code SBRF YUSL
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Recife Australia/Perth
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -26.170000, 113.400000

Recife (REC) to Useless Loop Airport (USL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Useless Loop Airport (USL) in Useless Loop Airport, Australia is 14,892 kilometers (9,253 miles / 8,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 00:31 in Recife, it's 11:31 in Useless Loop Airport. 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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 226° (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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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