REC
Recife
Brazil
17,272 km
10,732 miles
RNL
Rennell Island
Solomon Islands
Distance
17,272 km
10,732 mi / 9,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Recife
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC RNL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Rennell/Tingoa Airport
IATA Code REC RNL
ICAO Code SBRF AGGR
City Recife Rennell Island
Country Brazil Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -11.530000, 160.060000

Recife (REC) to Rennell Island (RNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) in Rennell Island, Solomon Islands is 17,272 kilometers (10,732 miles / 9,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 20:56 in Recife, it's 10:56 in Rennell Island. 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 Rennell Island (RNL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 142° (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 Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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