REC
Recife
Brazil
18,346 km
11,400 miles
TMH
Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
18,346 km
11,400 mi / 9,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Recife
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

REC TMH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tanah Merah Airport
IATA Code REC TMH
ICAO Code SBRF WAKT
City Recife Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 33 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -6.100000, 140.300000

Recife (REC) to Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) in Tanah Merah-Papua Island, Indonesia is 18,346 kilometers (11,400 miles / 9,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 01:41 in Recife, it's 13:41 in Tanah Merah-Papua Island. With a 12-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 Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 199° (south 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 Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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