KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
13,557 km
8,424 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,557 km
8,424 mi / 7,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

KOA REC
Airport Name Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KOA REC
ICAO Code PHKO SBRF
City Kailua/Kona Recife
Country United States Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Recife
Elevation 49 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 19.700000, -156.000000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,557 kilometers (8,424 miles / 7,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:35 in Kailua/Kona, it's 14:35 in Recife. With a 7-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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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