REC
Recife
Brazil
18,492 km
11,490 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
18,492 km
11,490 mi / 9,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Recife
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

REC TFM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code REC TFM
ICAO Code SBRF AYTE
City Recife Telefomin
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 33 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Recife (REC) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 18,492 kilometers (11,490 miles / 9,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 09:26 in Recife, it's 22:26 in Telefomin. 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 4,917 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 195° (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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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