REC
Recife
Brazil
18,674 km
11,603 miles
WAR
Waris-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
18,674 km
11,603 mi / 10,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Recife
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

REC WAR
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Waris Airport
IATA Code REC WAR
ICAO Code SBRF WAJR
City Recife Waris-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 33 ft 1 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -3.220000, 140.980000

Recife (REC) to Waris-Papua Island (WAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Waris Airport (WAR) in Waris-Papua Island, Indonesia is 18,674 kilometers (11,603 miles / 10,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 10:52 in Recife, it's 22:52 in Waris-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 Waris-Papua Island (WAR) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 200° (south 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 Waris Airport (WAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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