CDY
Mapun
Philippines
17,083 km
10,615 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,083 km
10,615 mi / 9,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Manila
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

CDY REC
Airport Name Cagayan de Sulu Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CDY REC
ICAO Code RPMU SBRF
City Mapun Recife
Country Philippines Brazil
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.010000, 118.500000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Mapun (CDY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cagayan de Sulu Airport (CDY) in Mapun, Philippines to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,083 kilometers (10,615 miles / 9,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Philippines 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 23:42 in Mapun, it's 12:42 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 Mapun (CDY) follows a heading of 91° (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 Cagayan de Sulu Airport (CDY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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