REC
Recife
Brazil
16,796 km
10,436 miles
TJH
Tajima
Japan
Distance
16,796 km
10,436 mi / 9,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Recife
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TJH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tajima Airport
IATA Code REC TJH
ICAO Code SBRF RJBT
City Recife Tajima
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 33 ft 584 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 35.510000, 134.790000

Recife (REC) to Tajima (TJH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tajima Airport (TJH) in Tajima, Japan is 16,796 kilometers (10,436 miles / 9,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Japan. 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 09:15 in Recife, it's 21:15 in Tajima. 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 Tajima (TJH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). 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 Tajima Airport (TJH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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