BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
16,425 km
10,206 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,425 km
10,206 mi / 8,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

BTU REC
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BTU REC
ICAO Code WBGB SBRF
City Bintulu Recife
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Recife
Elevation 74 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bintulu (BTU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,425 kilometers (10,206 miles / 8,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Malaysia 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 21:10 in Bintulu, it's 10:10 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 Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bintulu Airport (BTU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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