The flight distance from Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,106 kilometers (9,386 miles / 8,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 03:47 in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island, it's 17:47 in Recife. With a 10-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 Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) follows a heading of 98° (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 Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.