The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Pongtiku Airport (TTR) in Tanah Toraja-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 16,951 kilometers (10,533 miles / 9,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 20:29 in Recife, it's 07:29 in Tanah Toraja-Celebes 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,851 feet between the two airports. Pongtiku Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tanah Toraja-Celebes Island (TTR) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 246° (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 Pongtiku Airport (TTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.