AOR
Alor Satar
Malaysia
15,083 km
9,372 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,083 km
9,372 mi / 8,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

AOR REC
Airport Name Sultan Abdul Halim Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AOR REC
ICAO Code WMKA SBRF
City Alor Satar Recife
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Recife
Elevation 15 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.190000, 100.400000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Alor Satar (AOR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) in Alor Satar, Malaysia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,083 kilometers (9,372 miles / 8,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Malaysia 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 20:39 in Alor Satar, it's 09:39 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 Alor Satar (AOR) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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