REC
Recife
Brazil
16,294 km
10,125 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
16,294 km
10,125 mi / 8,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

REC SBW
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code REC SBW
ICAO Code SBRF WBGS
City Recife Sibu
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kuching
Elevation 33 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 2.260000, 111.980000

Recife (REC) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 16,294 kilometers (10,125 miles / 8,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Brazil with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:45 in Recife, it's 09:45 in Sibu. 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 Sibu (SBW) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 259° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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