REC
Recife
Brazil
15,365 km
9,548 miles
WYA
Whyalla
Australia
Distance
15,365 km
9,548 mi / 8,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
America/Recife
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

REC WYA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Whyalla Airport
IATA Code REC WYA
ICAO Code SBRF YWHA
City Recife Whyalla
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Recife Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 33 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -33.060000, 137.510000

Recife (REC) to Whyalla (WYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Whyalla Airport (WYA) in Whyalla, Australia is 15,365 kilometers (9,548 miles / 8,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 21:53 in Recife, it's 11:23 in Whyalla. With a 13.5-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 Whyalla (WYA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 191° (south 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 Whyalla Airport (WYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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