IOU
Ile Ouen
New Caledonia
15,873 km
9,863 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,873 km
9,863 mi / 8,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IOU REC
Airport Name Edmond Cane Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IOU REC
ICAO Code NWWO SBRF
City Ile Ouen Recife
Country New Caledonia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/Recife
Elevation 7 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -22.460000, 166.780000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ile Ouen (IOU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) in Ile Ouen, New Caledonia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,873 kilometers (9,863 miles / 8,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 New Caledonia 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 07:11 in Ile Ouen, it's 17:11 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 Ile Ouen (IOU) follows a heading of 214° (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 Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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