The flight distance from Cakung Airport (BCH) in Baucau, Timor-Leste to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,240 kilometers (10,713 miles / 9,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Timor-Leste 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 07:40 in Baucau, it's 19:40 in Recife. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,738 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Cakung Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Baucau (BCH) follows a heading of 131° (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 Cakung Airport (BCH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.