KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
18,023 km
11,199 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
18,023 km
11,199 mi / 9,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Bougainville
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KIE REC
Airport Name Aropa Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KIE REC
ICAO Code AYIQ SBRF
City Kieta Recife
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Bougainville America/Recife
Elevation 10 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -6.300000, 155.730000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kieta (KIE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 18,023 kilometers (11,199 miles / 9,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 21:23 in Kieta, it's 07:23 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 Kieta (KIE) follows a heading of 217° (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 Aropa Airport (KIE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.