REC
Recife
Brazil
12,976 km
8,063 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
12,976 km
8,063 mi / 7,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Recife
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

REC WRZ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code REC WRZ
ICAO Code SBRF VCCW
City Recife Weerawila
Country Brazil Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Colombo
Elevation 33 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 6.250000, 81.240000

Recife (REC) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 12,976 kilometers (8,063 miles / 7,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 06:48 in Recife, it's 15:18 in Weerawila. With a 8.5-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 Weerawila (WRZ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 264° (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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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