REC
Recife
Brazil
11,587 km
7,200 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
11,587 km
7,200 mi / 6,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Recife
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

REC TJN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code REC TJN
ICAO Code SBRF NTKM
City Recife Takume
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 33 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Recife (REC) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 11,587 kilometers (7,200 miles / 6,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 23:51 in Recife, it's 16:51 in Takume. With a 7-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 Takume (TJN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 103° (east 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 Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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