REC
Recife
Brazil
15,965 km
9,920 miles
TAH
Tanna Airport
Vanuatu
Distance
15,965 km
9,920 mi / 8,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Recife
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC TAH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tanna Airport
IATA Code REC TAH
ICAO Code SBRF NVVW
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Efate
Elevation 33 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -19.460000, 169.220000

Recife (REC) to Tanna Airport (TAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tanna Airport (TAH) in Tanna Airport, Vanuatu is 15,965 kilometers (9,920 miles / 8,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 12:31 in Recife, it's 02:31 in Tanna Airport. 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 Tanna Airport (TAH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 137° (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 Tanna Airport (TAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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