BAS
Ballalae
Solomon Islands
17,950 km
11,154 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,950 km
11,154 mi / 9,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BAS REC
Airport Name Ballalae Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BAS REC
ICAO Code AGGE SBRF
City Ballalae Recife
Country Solomon Islands Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Recife
Elevation 5 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -6.990000, 155.890000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ballalae (BAS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ballalae Airport (BAS) in Ballalae, Solomon Islands to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,950 kilometers (11,154 miles / 9,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 20:17 in Ballalae, it's 06:17 in Recife. With a 14-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 Ballalae (BAS) follows a heading of 216° (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 Ballalae Airport (BAS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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