REC
Recife
Brazil
15,926 km
9,896 miles
TGJ
Tiga
New Caledonia
Distance
15,926 km
9,896 mi / 8,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Recife
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC TGJ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tiga Airport
IATA Code REC TGJ
ICAO Code SBRF NWWA
City Recife Tiga
Country Brazil New Caledonia
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 33 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -21.100000, 167.800000

Recife (REC) to Tiga (TGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tiga Airport (TGJ) in Tiga, New Caledonia is 15,926 kilometers (9,896 miles / 8,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 17:00 in Recife, it's 07:00 in Tiga. 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 Tiga (TGJ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 140° (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 Tiga Airport (TGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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