REC
Recife
Brazil
18,403 km
11,435 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
18,403 km
11,435 mi / 9,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Recife
Heading
169°
south

Airport Comparison

REC SBE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code REC SBE
ICAO Code SBRF AYSA
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 33 ft 465 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Recife (REC) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 18,403 kilometers (11,435 miles / 9,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 07:16 in Recife, it's 20:16 in Suabi Airport. With a 13-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 Suabi Airport (SBE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 191° (south). 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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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