REC
Recife
Brazil
15,759 km
9,792 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
15,759 km
9,792 mi / 8,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Recife
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

REC WGE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Walgett Airport
IATA Code REC WGE
ICAO Code SBRF YWLG
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Recife Australia/Sydney
Elevation 33 ft 439 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -30.030000, 148.130000

Recife (REC) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 15,759 kilometers (9,792 miles / 8,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 07:32 in Recife, it's 21:32 in Walgett Airport. With a 14-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 Walgett Airport (WGE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 175° (south). 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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