REC
Recife
Brazil
16,207 km
10,071 miles
TGC
Tanjung Manis
Malaysia
Distance
16,207 km
10,071 mi / 8,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
98°
east

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REC TGC
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tanjung Manis Airport
IATA Code REC TGC
ICAO Code SBRF WBGT
City Recife Tanjung Manis
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kuching
Elevation 33 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 2.180000, 111.200000

Recife (REC) to Tanjung Manis (TGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tanjung Manis Airport (TGC) in Tanjung Manis, Malaysia is 16,207 kilometers (10,071 miles / 8,751 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 15:25 in Recife, it's 02:25 in Tanjung Manis. 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 Tanjung Manis (TGC) 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 Tanjung Manis Airport (TGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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