REC
Recife
Brazil
15,861 km
9,855 miles
YNJ
Yanji
China
Distance
15,861 km
9,855 mi / 8,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC YNJ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport
IATA Code REC YNJ
ICAO Code SBRF ZYYJ
City Recife Yanji
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 624 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 42.880000, 129.450000

Recife (REC) to Yanji (YNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) in Yanji, China is 15,861 kilometers (9,855 miles / 8,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 03:53 in Recife, it's 14:53 in Yanji. 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 Yanji (YNJ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 334° (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 Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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