EWI
Enarotali-Papua Island
Indonesia
18,363 km
11,410 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
18,363 km
11,410 mi / 9,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

EWI REC
Airport Name Enarotali Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EWI REC
ICAO Code WABT SBRF
City Enarotali-Papua Island Recife
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Recife
Elevation 5,807 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -3.930000, 136.380000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Enarotali-Papua Island (EWI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enarotali Airport (EWI) in Enarotali-Papua Island, Indonesia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 18,363 kilometers (11,410 miles / 9,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 13:55 in Enarotali-Papua Island, it's 01:55 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 5,774 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Enarotali Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Enarotali-Papua Island (EWI) follows a heading of 144° (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 Enarotali Airport (EWI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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