AIU
Atiu Island
CK
13,061 km
8,116 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,061 km
8,116 mi / 7,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
111°
east southeast

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AIU REC
Airport Name Enua Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AIU REC
ICAO Code NCAT SBRF
City Atiu Island Recife
Country CK Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga America/Recife
Elevation 36 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -19.970000, -158.120000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Atiu Island (AIU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enua Airport (AIU) in Atiu Island, CK to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,061 kilometers (8,116 miles / 7,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 CK 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 06:50 in Atiu Island, it's 13:50 in Recife. With a 7-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 Recife (REC) to Atiu Island (AIU) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Enua Airport (AIU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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