GES
South Cotabato
Philippines
17,799 km
11,060 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,799 km
11,060 mi / 9,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Manila
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

GES REC
Airport Name Tambler Prinipal Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GES REC
ICAO Code RPMR SBRF
City South Cotabato Recife
Country Philippines Brazil
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Recife
Elevation 503 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.060000, 125.100000 -8.130000, -34.920000

South Cotabato (GES) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambler Prinipal Airport (GES) in South Cotabato, Philippines to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,799 kilometers (11,060 miles / 9,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 02:03 in South Cotabato, it's 15:03 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 South Cotabato (GES) follows a heading of 95° (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 Tambler Prinipal Airport (GES) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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