GTA
Gatokae
Solomon Islands
17,642 km
10,962 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,642 km
10,962 mi / 9,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GTA REC
Airport Name Gatokae Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GTA REC
ICAO Code AGOK SBRF
City Gatokae Recife
Country Solomon Islands Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Recife
Elevation 70 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.740000, 158.200000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gatokae (GTA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gatokae Airport (GTA) in Gatokae, Solomon Islands to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,642 kilometers (10,962 miles / 9,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 06:03 in Gatokae, it's 16:03 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 Gatokae (GTA) 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 Gatokae Airport (GTA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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