REC
Recife
Brazil
17,089 km
10,619 miles
UAI
Suai
Timor-Leste
Distance
17,089 km
10,619 mi / 9,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Recife
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

REC UAI
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Suai Airport
IATA Code REC UAI
ICAO Code SBRF WPDB
City Recife Suai
Country Brazil Timor-Leste
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Dili
Elevation 33 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -9.300000, 125.290000

Recife (REC) to Suai (UAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Suai Airport (UAI) in Suai, Timor-Leste is 17,089 kilometers (10,619 miles / 9,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Timor-Leste. 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 04:54 in Recife, it's 16:54 in Suai. 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 Suai (UAI) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 229° (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 Suai Airport (UAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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