GAR
Garaina
Papua New Guinea
18,220 km
11,322 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
18,220 km
11,322 mi / 9,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

GAR REC
Airport Name Garaina Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GAR REC
ICAO Code AYGI SBRF
City Garaina Recife
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Recife
Elevation 2,497 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -7.880000, 147.140000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Garaina (GAR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garaina Airport (GAR) in Garaina, Papua New Guinea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 18,220 kilometers (11,322 miles / 9,838 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 07:44 in Garaina, it's 18:44 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 2,464 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Garaina Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Garaina (GAR) 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 Garaina Airport (GAR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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