Airport Comparison
| REC | TBG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Tabubil Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | TBG |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | AYTB |
| City | Recife | Tabubil |
| Country | Brazil | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Recife | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 1,570 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | -5.280000, 141.230000 |
Recife (REC) to Tabubil (TBG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tabubil Airport (TBG) in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea is 18,464 kilometers (11,473 miles / 9,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.
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 11:50 in Recife, it's 00:50 in Tabubil. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,537 feet between the two airports. Tabubil Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
The return flight from Tabubil (TBG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 196° (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 Tabubil Airport (TBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.