REC
Recife
Brazil
16,042 km
9,968 miles
SUB
Surabaya
Indonesia
Distance
16,042 km
9,968 mi / 8,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Recife
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

REC SUB
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Juanda International Airport
IATA Code REC SUB
ICAO Code SBRF WARR
City Recife Surabaya
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 33 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -7.380000, 112.790000

Recife (REC) to Surabaya (SUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Juanda International Airport (SUB) in Surabaya, Indonesia is 16,042 kilometers (9,968 miles / 8,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Brazil with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:43 in Recife, it's 04:43 in Surabaya. 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 Surabaya (SUB) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Juanda International Airport (SUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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