IUE
Alofi
NU
14,231 km
8,843 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,231 km
8,843 mi / 7,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Pacific/Niue
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IUE REC
Airport Name Niue International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IUE REC
ICAO Code NIUE SBRF
City Alofi Recife
Country NU Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Niue America/Recife
Elevation 209 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -19.080000, -169.930000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Alofi (IUE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niue International Airport (IUE) in Alofi, NU to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,231 kilometers (8,843 miles / 7,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 NU 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 20:39 in Alofi, it's 04:39 in Recife. With a 8-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 Alofi (IUE) follows a heading of 238° (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 Niue International Airport (IUE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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