PNI
Pohnpei Island
Micronesia
18,562 km
11,534 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
18,562 km
11,534 mi / 10,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Pohnpei
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

PNI REC
Airport Name Pohnpei International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PNI REC
ICAO Code PTPN SBRF
City Pohnpei Island Recife
Country Micronesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Pohnpei America/Recife
Elevation 9 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.990000, 158.210000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Pohnpei Island (PNI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) in Pohnpei Island, Micronesia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 18,562 kilometers (11,534 miles / 10,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Micronesia 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 00:49 in Pohnpei Island, it's 10:49 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 Pohnpei Island (PNI) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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