The flight distance from Bulolo Airport (BUL) in Bulolo, Papua New Guinea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 18,299 kilometers (11,371 miles / 9,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 09:39 in Bulolo, it's 20:39 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,207 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Bulolo Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bulolo (BUL) follows a heading of 186° (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 Bulolo Airport (BUL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.