Airport Comparison
| PKG | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pulau Pangkor Airport | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| IATA Code | PKG | REC |
| ICAO Code | WMPA | SBRF |
| City | Pangkor Island | Recife |
| Country | Malaysia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | America/Recife |
| Elevation | 19 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | 4.240000, 100.550000 | -8.130000, -34.920000 |
Pangkor Island (PKG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pulau Pangkor Airport (PKG) in Pangkor Island, Malaysia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,076 kilometers (9,368 miles / 8,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 263°.
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 00:09 in Pangkor Island, it's 13:09 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 Pangkor Island (PKG) follows a heading of 92° (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 Pulau Pangkor Airport (PKG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.