REC
Recife
Brazil
18,431 km
11,452 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
18,431 km
11,452 mi / 9,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Recife
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

REC WSU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code REC WSU
ICAO Code SBRF AYWS
City Recife Wasu
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 33 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Recife (REC) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 18,431 kilometers (11,452 miles / 9,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 13:14 in Recife, it's 02:14 in Wasu. With a 13-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 Wasu (WSU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 171° (south). 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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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