KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
15,362 km
9,545 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,362 km
9,545 mi / 8,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

KUA REC
Airport Name Kuantan Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KUA REC
ICAO Code WMKD SBRF
City Kuantan Recife
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Recife
Elevation 58 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 3.780000, 103.210000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kuantan (KUA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,362 kilometers (9,545 miles / 8,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Malaysia 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 04:49 in Kuantan, it's 17:49 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 Kuantan (KUA) follows a heading of 93° (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 Kuantan Airport (KUA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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