The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) in Sorong-Papua Island, Indonesia is 18,169 kilometers (11,289 miles / 9,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Indonesia. 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 12:24 in Recife, it's 00:24 in Sorong-Papua Island. With a 12-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 Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 237° (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 Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.