Airport Comparison
| REC | SQN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Emalamo Sanana Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | SQN |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | WAPN |
| City | Recife | Sanana-Seram Island |
| Country | Brazil | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Recife | Asia/Jayapura |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 39 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | -2.080000, 125.970000 |
Recife (REC) to Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) in Sanana-Seram Island, Indonesia is 17,611 kilometers (10,943 miles / 9,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.
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 16:21 in Recife, it's 04:21 in Sanana-Seram 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 Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 242° (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 Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.