REC
Recife
Brazil
17,815 km
11,069 miles
VEV
Barakoma
Solomon Islands
Distance
17,815 km
11,069 mi / 9,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Recife
Heading
216°
southwest

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REC VEV
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Barakoma Airport
IATA Code REC VEV
ICAO Code SBRF AGBA
City Recife Barakoma
Country Brazil Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -7.910000, 156.710000

Recife (REC) to Barakoma (VEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Barakoma Airport (VEV) in Barakoma, Solomon Islands is 17,815 kilometers (11,069 miles / 9,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 Solomon Islands. 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 07:33 in Recife, it's 21:33 in Barakoma. 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 Barakoma (VEV) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 144° (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 Barakoma Airport (VEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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