REC
Recife
Brazil
17,900 km
11,123 miles
WBA
Seram Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,900 km
11,123 mi / 9,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Recife
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

REC WBA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport WahaiSeram Island
IATA Code REC WBA
ICAO Code SBRF WAPV
City Recife Seram Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 33 ft 551 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -2.810000, 129.480000

Recife (REC) to Seram Island (WBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to WahaiSeram Island (WBA) in Seram Island, Indonesia is 17,900 kilometers (11,123 miles / 9,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 02:00 in Recife, it's 14:00 in Seram 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 Seram Island (WBA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 235° (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 WahaiSeram Island (WBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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