IWJ
Masuda
Japan
16,766 km
10,418 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,766 km
10,418 mi / 9,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IWJ REC
Airport Name Iwami Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IWJ REC
ICAO Code RJOW SBRF
City Masuda Recife
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Recife
Elevation 184 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.680000, 131.790000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Masuda (IWJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,766 kilometers (10,418 miles / 9,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Japan 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 00:00 in Masuda, it's 12:00 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Masuda (IWJ) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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