NAN
Nadi
Fiji
15,442 km
9,595 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
15,442 km
9,595 mi / 8,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NAN REC
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NAN REC
ICAO Code NFFN SBRF
City Nadi Recife
Country Fiji Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Recife
Elevation 59 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Nadi (NAN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 15,442 kilometers (9,595 miles / 8,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Fiji 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 19:04 in Nadi, it's 04:04 in Recife. With a 15-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 Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 231° (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 Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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