The flight distance from Minangkabau Airport (PDG) in Ketaping/Padang-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,951 kilometers (9,290 miles / 8,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 17:33 in Ketaping/Padang-Sumatra Island, it's 07:33 in Recife. With a 10-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 Ketaping/Padang-Sumatra Island (PDG) follows a heading of 99° (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 Minangkabau Airport (PDG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.