REC
Recife
Brazil
13,634 km
8,472 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
13,634 km
8,472 mi / 7,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Recife
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TPJ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code REC TPJ
ICAO Code SBRF VNTJ
City Recife Taplejung
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 33 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 27.350000, 87.700000

Recife (REC) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 13,634 kilometers (8,472 miles / 7,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Nepal. 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 11:26 in Recife, it's 20:11 in Taplejung. With a 8.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,957 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 278° (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 Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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