KNQ
Kone
New Caledonia
16,118 km
10,015 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,118 km
10,015 mi / 8,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KNQ REC
Airport Name Kone Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KNQ REC
ICAO Code NWWD SBRF
City Kone Recife
Country New Caledonia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/Recife
Elevation 23 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -21.050000, 164.840000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kone (KNQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kone Airport (KNQ) in Kone, New Caledonia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,118 kilometers (10,015 miles / 8,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 New Caledonia 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 14:28 in Kone, it's 00:28 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 Kone (KNQ) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Kone Airport (KNQ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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