Airport Comparison
| FNE | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fane Airport | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| IATA Code | FNE | REC |
| ICAO Code | AYFA | SBRF |
| City | Fane Mission | Recife |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Brazil |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Recife |
| Elevation | 4,500 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.550000, 147.090000 | -8.130000, -34.920000 |
Fane Mission (FNE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fane Airport (FNE) in Fane Mission, Papua New Guinea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 18,147 kilometers (11,276 miles / 9,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 173°.
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 20:17 in Fane Mission, it's 07:17 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 4,467 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Fane Airport.
The return flight from Recife (REC) to Fane Mission (FNE) follows a heading of 187° (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 Fane Airport (FNE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.