CIS
Abariringa
Kiribati
15,072 km
9,366 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,072 km
9,366 mi / 8,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
N/A
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CIS REC
Airport Name Canton Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CIS REC
ICAO Code PCIS SBRF
City Abariringa Recife
Country Kiribati Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Enderbury America/Recife
Elevation 9 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -2.770000, -171.710000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Abariringa (CIS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Canton Airport (CIS) in Abariringa, Kiribati to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,072 kilometers (9,366 miles / 8,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Kiribati 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Abariringa (CIS) follows a heading of 258° (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 Canton Airport (CIS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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