REC
Recife
Brazil
15,273 km
9,490 miles
WME
Mount Keith Airport
Australia
Distance
15,273 km
9,490 mi / 8,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

REC WME
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Mount Keith Airport
IATA Code REC WME
ICAO Code SBRF YMNE
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Recife Australia/Perth
Elevation 33 ft 1,792 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -27.290000, 120.560000

Recife (REC) to Mount Keith Airport (WME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Mount Keith Airport (WME) in Mount Keith Airport, Australia is 15,273 kilometers (9,490 miles / 8,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 22:44 in Recife, it's 09:44 in Mount Keith Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,759 feet between the two airports. Mount Keith Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Keith Airport (WME) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). 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 Mount Keith Airport (WME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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