NFO
Angaha
Tonga
14,948 km
9,289 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,948 km
9,289 mi / 8,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NFO REC
Airport Name Mata'aho Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NFO REC
ICAO Code NFTO SBRF
City Angaha Recife
Country Tonga Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu America/Recife
Elevation 160 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -175.630000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Angaha (NFO) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mata'aho Airport (NFO) in Angaha, Tonga to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,948 kilometers (9,289 miles / 8,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Tonga 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 22:04 in Angaha, it's 06:04 in Recife. With a 16-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 Angaha (NFO) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Mata'aho Airport (NFO) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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