The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 13,649 kilometers (8,481 miles / 7,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Recife, it's 11:37 in Queenstown. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,138 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.