MLP
Malabang
Philippines
17,699 km
10,998 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,699 km
10,998 mi / 9,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Manila
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

MLP REC
Airport Name Malabang Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MLP REC
ICAO Code RPMM SBRF
City Malabang Recife
Country Philippines Brazil
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Recife
Elevation 27 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.620000, 124.060000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Malabang (MLP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malabang Airport (MLP) in Malabang, Philippines to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,699 kilometers (10,998 miles / 9,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Philippines 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 07:38 in Malabang, it's 20:38 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 Malabang (MLP) follows a heading of 90° (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 Malabang Airport (MLP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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