HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
18,392 km
11,429 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
18,392 km
11,429 mi / 9,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HKN REC
Airport Name Kimbe Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HKN REC
ICAO Code AYHK SBRF
City Hoskins Recife
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Recife
Elevation 66 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -5.460000, 150.410000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Hoskins (HKN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 18,392 kilometers (11,429 miles / 9,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 00:26 in Hoskins, it's 11:26 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Hoskins (HKN) follows a heading of 202° (south 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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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