ILA
Illaga-Papua Island
Indonesia
18,446 km
11,462 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
18,446 km
11,462 mi / 9,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ILA REC
Airport Name Illaga Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ILA REC
ICAO Code WABL SBRF
City Illaga-Papua Island Recife
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Recife
Elevation 6,307 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -3.830000, 137.580000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Illaga Airport (ILA) in Illaga-Papua Island, Indonesia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 18,446 kilometers (11,462 miles / 9,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 18:34 in Illaga-Papua Island, it's 06:34 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 6,274 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Illaga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Illaga Airport (ILA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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