REC
Recife
Brazil
15,727 km
9,772 miles
YIH
Yichang
China
Distance
15,727 km
9,772 mi / 8,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
50°
northeast

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REC YIH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Yichang Airport
IATA Code REC YIH
ICAO Code SBRF ZHYC
City Recife Yichang
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 30.560000, 111.480000

Recife (REC) to Yichang (YIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Yichang Airport (YIH) in Yichang, China is 15,727 kilometers (9,772 miles / 8,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 19:46 in Recife, it's 06:46 in Yichang. 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 Yichang (YIH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 299° (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 Yichang Airport (YIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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