REC
Recife
Brazil
17,658 km
10,972 miles
VRC
Virac
Philippines
Distance
17,658 km
10,972 mi / 9,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VRC
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Virac Airport
IATA Code REC VRC
ICAO Code SBRF RPUV
City Recife Virac
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Manila
Elevation 33 ft 121 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 13.580000, 124.210000

Recife (REC) to Virac (VRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Virac Airport (VRC) in Virac, Philippines is 17,658 kilometers (10,972 miles / 9,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Philippines. 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 18:49 in Recife, it's 05:49 in Virac. 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 Virac (VRC) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Virac Airport (VRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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