The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) in New Tanegashima Airport, Japan is 17,118 kilometers (10,637 miles / 9,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 17:00 in Recife, it's 05:00 in New Tanegashima Airport. 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 New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 327° (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 New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.