REC
Recife
Brazil
17,276 km
10,735 miles
RNA
Arona
Solomon Islands
Distance
17,276 km
10,735 mi / 9,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Recife
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC RNA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ulawa Airport
IATA Code REC RNA
ICAO Code SBRF AGAR
City Recife Arona
Country Brazil Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 33 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -9.860000, 161.980000

Recife (REC) to Arona (RNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ulawa Airport (RNA) in Arona, Solomon Islands is 17,276 kilometers (10,735 miles / 9,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Brazil with Solomon Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:54 in Recife, it's 22:54 in Arona. 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 Arona (RNA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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