BWN
Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei
16,666 km
10,356 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,666 km
10,356 mi / 8,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Brunei
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

BWN REC
Airport Name Brunei International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BWN REC
ICAO Code WBSB SBRF
City Bandar Seri Begawan Recife
Country Brunei Brazil
Timezone Asia/Brunei America/Recife
Elevation 73 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 4.940000, 114.930000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brunei International Airport (BWN) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,666 kilometers (10,356 miles / 8,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Brunei 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 21:13 in Bandar Seri Begawan, it's 10:13 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 Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) follows a heading of 94° (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 Brunei International Airport (BWN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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