REC
Recife
Brazil
15,092 km
9,378 miles
SWY
Sitiawan
Malaysia
Distance
15,092 km
9,378 mi / 8,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

REC SWY
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sitiawan Airport
IATA Code REC SWY
ICAO Code SBRF WMBA
City Recife Sitiawan
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 33 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 4.220000, 100.700000

Recife (REC) to Sitiawan (SWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sitiawan Airport (SWY) in Sitiawan, Malaysia is 15,092 kilometers (9,378 miles / 8,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Malaysia. 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 19:26 in Recife, it's 06:26 in Sitiawan. 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 Sitiawan (SWY) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Sitiawan Airport (SWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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