IRA
Kirakira
Solomon Islands
17,234 km
10,709 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,234 km
10,709 mi / 9,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IRA REC
Airport Name Ngorangora Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IRA REC
ICAO Code AGGK SBRF
City Kirakira Recife
Country Solomon Islands Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Recife
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -10.450000, 161.900000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kirakira (IRA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ngorangora Airport (IRA) in Kirakira, Solomon Islands to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,234 kilometers (10,709 miles / 9,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 14:50 in Kirakira, it's 00:50 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 Kirakira (IRA) follows a heading of 222° (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 Ngorangora Airport (IRA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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