BEZ
Beru
Kiribati
16,428 km
10,208 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,428 km
10,208 mi / 8,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BEZ REC
Airport Name Beru Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BEZ REC
ICAO Code NGBR SBRF
City Beru Recife
Country Kiribati Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Recife
Elevation 6 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -1.350000, 176.010000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Beru (BEZ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beru Airport (BEZ) in Beru, Kiribati to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,428 kilometers (10,208 miles / 8,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 23:02 in Beru, it's 08:02 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 Beru (BEZ) follows a heading of 254° (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 Beru Airport (BEZ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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