Airport Comparison
| ABU | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Haliwen Airport | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| IATA Code | ABU | REC |
| ICAO Code | WRKA | SBRF |
| City | Atambua-Timor Island | Recife |
| Country | Indonesia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar | America/Recife |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -9.070000, 124.910000 | -8.130000, -34.920000 |
Atambua-Timor Island (ABU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Haliwen Airport (ABU) in Atambua-Timor Island, Indonesia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,074 kilometers (10,609 miles / 9,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.
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 Indonesia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:01 in Atambua-Timor Island, it's 21:01 in Recife. 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 Recife (REC) to Atambua-Timor Island (ABU) follows a heading of 130° (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 Haliwen Airport (ABU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.