REC
Recife
Brazil
18,347 km
11,400 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
18,347 km
11,400 mi / 9,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Recife
Heading
144°
southeast

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REC WET
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code REC WET
ICAO Code SBRF WABG
City Recife Wagethe-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 33 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Recife (REC) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 18,347 kilometers (11,400 miles / 9,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 18:18 in Recife, it's 06:18 in Wagethe-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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,594 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 216° (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 Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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