AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
16,719 km
10,388 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,719 km
10,388 mi / 9,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AEA REC
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AEA REC
ICAO Code NGTB SBRF
City Abemama Atoll Recife
Country Kiribati Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Recife
Elevation 8 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,719 kilometers (10,388 miles / 9,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Kiribati with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:34 in Abemama Atoll, it's 09:34 in Recife. 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 Recife (REC) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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