The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 13,923 kilometers (8,651 miles / 7,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 Zealand. 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 17:47 in Recife, it's 09:47 in Whakatane Airport. With a 16-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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) 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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.