AAP
Samarinda-Borneo Island
Indonesia
16,789 km
10,432 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,789 km
10,432 mi / 9,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
252°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

AAP REC
Airport Name Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AAP REC
ICAO Code WALS SBRF
City Samarinda-Borneo Island Recife
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Recife
Elevation 73 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -0.380000, 117.250000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Samarinda-Borneo Island (AAP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) in Samarinda-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,789 kilometers (10,432 miles / 9,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Indonesia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:25 in Samarinda-Borneo Island, it's 22:25 in Recife. 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 Recife (REC) to Samarinda-Borneo Island (AAP) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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