DIL
Dili
Timor-Leste
17,163 km
10,665 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,163 km
10,665 mi / 9,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Dili
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DIL REC
Airport Name Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DIL REC
ICAO Code WPDL SBRF
City Dili Recife
Country Timor-Leste Brazil
Timezone Asia/Dili America/Recife
Elevation 154 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.550000, 125.530000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Dili (DIL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) in Dili, Timor-Leste to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,163 kilometers (10,665 miles / 9,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 21:38 in Dili, it's 09:38 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Dili (DIL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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