REC
Recife
Brazil
17,474 km
10,858 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
17,474 km
10,858 mi / 9,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

REC ZAM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code REC ZAM
ICAO Code SBRF RPMZ
City Recife Zamboanga City
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Manila
Elevation 33 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 6.920000, 122.060000

Recife (REC) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 17,474 kilometers (10,858 miles / 9,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Philippines. 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 16:54 in Recife, it's 03:54 in Zamboanga City. 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 Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 265° (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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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