Airport Comparison
| REC | TJB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Tanjung Balai Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | TJB |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | WIBT |
| City | Recife | Karinmunbesar Island |
| Country | Brazil | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Recife | Asia/Jakarta |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 3 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | 1.050000, 103.380000 |
Recife (REC) to Karinmunbesar Island (TJB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tanjung Balai Airport (TJB) in Karinmunbesar Island, Indonesia is 15,330 kilometers (9,526 miles / 8,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 97°.
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 06:06 in Recife, it's 16:06 in Karinmunbesar Island. 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 Karinmunbesar Island (TJB) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Balai Airport (TJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.