LSU
Long Sukang
Malaysia
16,722 km
10,390 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,722 km
10,390 mi / 9,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

LSU REC
Airport Name Long Sukang Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LSU REC
ICAO Code WBGU SBRF
City Long Sukang Recife
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Recife
Elevation 1,200 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 4.550000, 115.490000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Long Sukang (LSU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Sukang Airport (LSU) in Long Sukang, Malaysia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,722 kilometers (10,390 miles / 9,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 22:54 in Long Sukang, it's 11:54 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 1,167 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Long Sukang Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Long Sukang (LSU) 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 Long Sukang Airport (LSU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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