REC
Recife
Brazil
16,302 km
10,129 miles
YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
Distance
16,302 km
10,129 mi / 8,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Recife
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC YNY
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Yangyang International Airport
IATA Code REC YNY
ICAO Code SBRF RKNY
City Recife Sokcho / Gangneung
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Seoul
Elevation 33 ft 241 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 38.060000, 128.670000

Recife (REC) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 16,302 kilometers (10,129 miles / 8,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 South Korea. 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 23:12 in Recife, it's 11:12 in Sokcho / Gangneung. 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 Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 329° (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 Yangyang International Airport (YNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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