CHY
Choiseul Bay Airport
Solomon Islands
17,942 km
11,149 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,942 km
11,149 mi / 9,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHY REC
Airport Name Choiseul Bay Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CHY REC
ICAO Code AGGC SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Solomon Islands Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -6.710000, 156.400000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) in Choiseul Bay Airport, Solomon Islands to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,942 kilometers (11,149 miles / 9,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 22:15 in Choiseul Bay Airport, it's 08:15 in Recife. With a 14-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 Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) follows a heading of 218° (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 Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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