LPU
Long Apung-Borneo Island
Indonesia
16,606 km
10,318 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,606 km
10,318 mi / 8,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LPU REC
Airport Name Long Apung Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LPU REC
ICAO Code WRLP SBRF
City Long Apung-Borneo Island Recife
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Recife
Elevation 627 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 1.700000, 114.970000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Long Apung-Borneo Island (LPU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Apung Airport (LPU) in Long Apung-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,606 kilometers (10,318 miles / 8,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Indonesia 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 19:40 in Long Apung-Borneo Island, it's 08:40 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 Long Apung-Borneo Island (LPU) follows a heading of 100° (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 Long Apung Airport (LPU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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