REC
Recife
Brazil
17,791 km
11,055 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
17,791 km
11,055 mi / 9,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

REC TAC
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code REC TAC
ICAO Code SBRF RPVA
City Recife Tacloban City
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Manila
Elevation 33 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 11.230000, 125.030000

Recife (REC) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 17,791 kilometers (11,055 miles / 9,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Philippines. 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 22:01 in Recife, it's 09:01 in Tacloban City. 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 Tacloban City (TAC) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 277° (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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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