AUJ
Ambunti
Papua New Guinea
18,619 km
11,569 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
18,619 km
11,569 mi / 10,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

AUJ REC
Airport Name Ambunti Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AUJ REC
ICAO Code AYAT SBRF
City Ambunti Recife
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Recife
Elevation 50 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -4.220000, 142.820000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ambunti (AUJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambunti Airport (AUJ) in Ambunti, Papua New Guinea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 18,619 kilometers (11,569 miles / 10,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 00:27 in Ambunti, it's 11:27 in Recife. 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 Recife (REC) to Ambunti (AUJ) follows a heading of 170° (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 Ambunti Airport (AUJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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