IPA
Ipota
Vanuatu
16,009 km
9,948 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,009 km
9,948 mi / 8,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IPA REC
Airport Name Ipota Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IPA REC
ICAO Code NVVI SBRF
City Ipota Recife
Country Vanuatu Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Recife
Elevation 23 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -18.860000, 169.280000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ipota (IPA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ipota Airport (IPA) in Ipota, Vanuatu to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,009 kilometers (9,948 miles / 8,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Vanuatu 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 03:03 in Ipota, it's 13:03 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 Ipota (IPA) follows a heading of 221° (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 Ipota Airport (IPA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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