REC
Recife
Brazil
15,293 km
9,502 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
15,293 km
9,502 mi / 8,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Recife
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC VTE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code REC VTE
ICAO Code SBRF VLVT
City Recife Vientiane
Country Brazil Laos
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 33 ft 564 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 17.990000, 102.560000

Recife (REC) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 15,293 kilometers (9,502 miles / 8,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 20:42 in Recife, it's 06:42 in Vientiane. 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 Vientiane (VTE) 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 Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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