LSM
Long Semado
Malaysia
16,728 km
10,394 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,728 km
10,394 mi / 9,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

LSM REC
Airport Name Long Semado Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LSM REC
ICAO Code WBGD SBRF
City Long Semado Recife
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Recife
Elevation 2,150 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 4.220000, 115.600000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Long Semado (LSM) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Semado Airport (LSM) in Long Semado, Malaysia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,728 kilometers (10,394 miles / 9,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 02:02 in Long Semado, it's 15:02 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,117 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Long Semado Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Long Semado (LSM) follows a heading of 96° (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 Semado Airport (LSM) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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