EAE
Sangafa
Vanuatu
16,220 km
10,079 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,220 km
10,079 mi / 8,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

EAE REC
Airport Name Sangafa Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EAE REC
ICAO Code NVSE SBRF
City Sangafa Recife
Country Vanuatu Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Recife
Elevation 7 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -17.090000, 168.340000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Sangafa (EAE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangafa Airport (EAE) in Sangafa, Vanuatu to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,220 kilometers (10,079 miles / 8,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Vanuatu 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 23:41 in Sangafa, it's 09:41 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 Sangafa (EAE) follows a heading of 222° (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 Sangafa Airport (EAE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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