REC
Recife
Brazil
16,046 km
9,971 miles
UVE
Ouvea
New Caledonia
Distance
16,046 km
9,971 mi / 8,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Recife
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC UVE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Ouvea Airport
IATA Code REC UVE
ICAO Code SBRF NWWV
City Recife Ouvea
Country Brazil New Caledonia
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 33 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -20.640000, 166.570000

Recife (REC) to Ouvea (UVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Ouvea Airport (UVE) in Ouvea, New Caledonia is 16,046 kilometers (9,971 miles / 8,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 10:17 in Recife, it's 00:17 in Ouvea. 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 Ouvea (UVE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 142° (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 Ouvea Airport (UVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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