Airport Comparison
Recife (REC) to Yasawa Island (YAS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Yasawa Island Airport (YAS) in Yasawa Island, Fiji is 15,498 kilometers (9,630 miles / 8,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.
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 Fiji. 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 17:11 in Recife, it's 08:11 in Yasawa Island. With a 15-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 Yasawa Island (YAS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 125° (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 Yasawa Island Airport (YAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.