ADC
Andekombe
Papua New Guinea
18,316 km
11,381 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
18,316 km
11,381 mi / 9,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

ADC REC
Airport Name Andakombe Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ADC REC
ICAO Code AYAN SBRF
City Andekombe Recife
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Recife
Elevation 3,600 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -7.140000, 145.740000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Andekombe (ADC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Andakombe Airport (ADC) in Andekombe, Papua New Guinea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 18,316 kilometers (11,381 miles / 9,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:31 in Andekombe, it's 20:31 in Recife. With a 13-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 3,567 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Andakombe Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Andekombe (ADC) follows a heading of 182° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Andakombe Airport (ADC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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