LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
16,718 km
10,388 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,718 km
10,388 mi / 9,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

LWY REC
Airport Name Lawas Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LWY REC
ICAO Code WBGW SBRF
City Lawas Recife
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Recife
Elevation 5 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 4.850000, 115.410000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Lawas (LWY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,718 kilometers (10,388 miles / 9,027 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 04:33 in Lawas, it's 17:33 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 Lawas (LWY) follows a heading of 94° (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 Lawas Airport (LWY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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