AMQ
Ambon
Indonesia
17,716 km
11,008 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,716 km
11,008 mi / 9,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
235°
southwest

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AMQ REC
Airport Name Pattimura Airport Ambon Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AMQ REC
ICAO Code WAPP SBRF
City Ambon Recife
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Recife
Elevation 33 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -3.710000, 128.090000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ambon (AMQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pattimura Airport Ambon (AMQ) in Ambon, Indonesia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,716 kilometers (11,008 miles / 9,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 06:03 in Ambon, it's 18:03 in Recife. 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 Recife (REC) to Ambon (AMQ) follows a heading of 124° (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 Pattimura Airport Ambon (AMQ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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