REC
Recife
Brazil
15,069 km
9,364 miles
USM
Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)
Thailand
Distance
15,069 km
9,364 mi / 8,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Recife
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

REC USM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Samui Airport
IATA Code REC USM
ICAO Code SBRF VTSM
City Recife Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)
Country Brazil Thailand
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 33 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 9.550000, 100.060000

Recife (REC) to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (USM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Samui Airport (USM) in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand is 15,069 kilometers (9,364 miles / 8,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Thailand. 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 18:23 in Recife, it's 04:23 in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island). With a 10-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 Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (USM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 268° (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 Samui Airport (USM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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