The flight distance from Nunukan Airport (NNX) in Nunukan-Nunukan Island, Indonesia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,953 kilometers (10,534 miles / 9,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 23:57 in Nunukan-Nunukan Island, it's 12:57 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 Nunukan-Nunukan Island (NNX) follows a heading of 97° (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 Nunukan Airport (NNX) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.