REC
Recife
Brazil
14,561 km
9,048 miles
VBC
Mandalay
Myanmar
Distance
14,561 km
9,048 mi / 7,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Recife
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VBC
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Chanmyathazi Airport
IATA Code REC VBC
ICAO Code SBRF VYCZ
City Recife Mandalay
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Yangon
Elevation 33 ft 252 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 21.940000, 96.090000

Recife (REC) to Mandalay (VBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Chanmyathazi Airport (VBC) in Mandalay, Myanmar is 14,561 kilometers (9,048 miles / 7,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Myanmar. 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 16:59 in Recife, it's 02:29 in Mandalay. With a 9.5-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 Mandalay (VBC) 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 Chanmyathazi Airport (VBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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