REC
Recife
Brazil
16,743 km
10,404 miles
YGJ
Yonago
Japan
Distance
16,743 km
10,404 mi / 9,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Recife
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC YGJ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Miho Yonago Airport
IATA Code REC YGJ
ICAO Code SBRF RJOH
City Recife Yonago
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 33 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 35.490000, 133.240000

Recife (REC) to Yonago (YGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Miho Yonago Airport (YGJ) in Yonago, Japan is 16,743 kilometers (10,404 miles / 9,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Japan. 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 07:30 in Recife, it's 19:30 in Yonago. With a 12-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 Yonago (YGJ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Miho Yonago Airport (YGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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