MKZ
Malacca
Malaysia
15,231 km
9,464 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,231 km
9,464 mi / 8,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

MKZ REC
Airport Name Malacca Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MKZ REC
ICAO Code WMKM SBRF
City Malacca Recife
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Recife
Elevation 35 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 2.260000, 102.250000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Malacca (MKZ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malacca Airport (MKZ) in Malacca, Malaysia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,231 kilometers (9,464 miles / 8,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 05:13 in Malacca, it's 18:13 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 Malacca (MKZ) follows a heading of 95° (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 Malacca Airport (MKZ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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