REC
Recife
Brazil
16,434 km
10,212 miles
WUS
Wuyishan
China
Distance
16,434 km
10,212 mi / 8,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
49°
northeast

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REC WUS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Nanping Wuyishan Airport
IATA Code REC WUS
ICAO Code SBRF ZSWY
City Recife Wuyishan
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 614 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 27.700000, 118.000000

Recife (REC) to Wuyishan (WUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) in Wuyishan, China is 16,434 kilometers (10,212 miles / 8,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 China. 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 19:04 in Recife, it's 06:04 in Wuyishan. 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.

The return flight from Wuyishan (WUS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). 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 Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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