Airport Comparison
| REC | UPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Hasanuddin International Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | UPG |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | WAAA |
| City | Recife | Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island |
| Country | Brazil | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Recife | Asia/Makassar |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 47 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | -5.060000, 119.550000 |
Recife (REC) to Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island (UPG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) in Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 16,826 kilometers (10,455 miles / 9,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.
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 06:11 in Recife, it's 17:11 in Ujung Pandang-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.
The return flight from Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island (UPG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 243° (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 Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.