REC
Recife
Brazil
18,218 km
11,320 miles
TXM
Atinjoe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
18,218 km
11,320 mi / 9,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Recife
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

REC TXM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Teminabuan Airport
IATA Code REC TXM
ICAO Code SBRF WAST
City Recife Atinjoe-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 33 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -1.440000, 132.020000

Recife (REC) to Atinjoe-Papua Island (TXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Teminabuan Airport (TXM) in Atinjoe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 18,218 kilometers (11,320 miles / 9,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 21:41 in Recife, it's 09:41 in Atinjoe-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 Atinjoe-Papua Island (TXM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 233° (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 Teminabuan Airport (TXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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