REC
Recife
Brazil
15,142 km
9,409 miles
UYN
Yulin
China
Distance
15,142 km
9,409 mi / 8,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
41°
northeast

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REC UYN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Yulin Airport
IATA Code REC UYN
ICAO Code SBRF ZLYL
City Recife Yulin
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 38.270000, 109.730000

Recife (REC) to Yulin (UYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Yulin Airport (UYN) in Yulin, China is 15,142 kilometers (9,409 miles / 8,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 17:07 in Recife, it's 04:07 in Yulin. 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 Yulin (UYN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 304° (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 Yulin Airport (UYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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