REC
Recife
Brazil
16,494 km
10,249 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
16,494 km
10,249 mi / 8,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
45°
northeast

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REC YIW
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code REC YIW
ICAO Code SBRF ZSYW
City Recife Yiwu
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 262 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 29.340000, 120.030000

Recife (REC) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 16,494 kilometers (10,249 miles / 8,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 06:03 in Recife, it's 17:03 in Yiwu. 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 Yiwu (YIW) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 307° (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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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