REC
Recife
Brazil
18,721 km
11,633 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
18,721 km
11,633 mi / 10,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Recife
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

REC TAJ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code REC TAJ
ICAO Code SBRF AYTJ
City Recife Aitape
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 33 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Recife (REC) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 18,721 kilometers (11,633 miles / 10,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 07:25 in Recife, it's 20:25 in Aitape. 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 Aitape (TAJ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). 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 Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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