REC
Recife
Brazil
15,841 km
9,843 miles
VTG
Vung Tau
Vietnam
Distance
15,841 km
9,843 mi / 8,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Recife
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

REC VTG
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Vung Tau Airport
IATA Code REC VTG
ICAO Code SBRF VVVT
City Recife Vung Tau
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 33 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 10.370000, 107.090000

Recife (REC) to Vung Tau (VTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Vung Tau Airport (VTG) in Vung Tau, Vietnam is 15,841 kilometers (9,843 miles / 8,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Vietnam. 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 08:36 in Recife, it's 18:36 in Vung Tau. 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 Vung Tau (VTG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 270° (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 Vung Tau Airport (VTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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