BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
18,524 km
11,510 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
18,524 km
11,510 mi / 10,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BUI REC
Airport Name Bokondini Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BUI REC
ICAO Code WAJB SBRF
City Bokondini-Papua Island Recife
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Recife
Elevation 9,104 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 18,524 kilometers (11,510 miles / 10,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 22:35 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 10:35 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,071 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Bokondini Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 151° (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 Bokondini Airport (BUI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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