REC
Recife
Brazil
16,878 km
10,488 miles
VCD
Victoria River Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
16,878 km
10,488 mi / 9,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Recife
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

REC VCD
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Victoria River Downs Airport
IATA Code REC VCD
ICAO Code SBRF YVRD
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Recife Australia/Darwin
Elevation 33 ft 89 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -16.400000, 131.000000

Recife (REC) to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) in Victoria River Downs Airport, Australia is 16,878 kilometers (10,488 miles / 9,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 08:22 in Recife, it's 20:52 in Victoria River Downs Airport. With a 12.5-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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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