REC
Recife
Brazil
15,731 km
9,775 miles
VNA
Saravane
Laos
Distance
15,731 km
9,775 mi / 8,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Recife
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VNA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Saravane Airport
IATA Code REC VNA
ICAO Code SBRF VLSV
City Recife Saravane
Country Brazil Laos
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 33 ft 574 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 15.710000, 106.410000

Recife (REC) to Saravane (VNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Saravane Airport (VNA) in Saravane, Laos is 15,731 kilometers (9,775 miles / 8,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Laos. 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 02:35 in Recife, it's 12:35 in Saravane. With a 10-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 Saravane (VNA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 277° (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 Saravane Airport (VNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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