Airport Comparison
| REC | UOA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Mururoa Atoll Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | UOA |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | NTTX |
| City | Recife | Mururoa Atoll |
| Country | Brazil | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | America/Recife | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 7 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | -21.870000, -138.920000 |
Recife (REC) to Mururoa Atoll (UOA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) in Mururoa Atoll, French Polynesia is 11,093 kilometers (6,893 miles / 5,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.
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 19:35 in Recife, it's 12:35 in Mururoa Atoll. 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 Mururoa Atoll (UOA) 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 Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.