The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tambolaka Airport (TMC) in Waikabubak-Sumba Island, Indonesia is 16,552 kilometers (10,285 miles / 8,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 16:12 in Recife, it's 03:12 in Waikabubak-Sumba Island. 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 Waikabubak-Sumba Island (TMC) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 237° (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 Tambolaka Airport (TMC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.