KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
17,523 km
10,888 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
17,523 km
10,888 mi / 9,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Kwajalein
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

KWA REC
Airport Name Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KWA REC
ICAO Code PKWA SBRF
City Kwajalein Recife
Country Marshall Islands Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Kwajalein America/Recife
Elevation 16 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, 167.730000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kwajalein (KWA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 17,523 kilometers (10,888 miles / 9,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Marshall 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 14:20 in Kwajalein, it's 23:20 in Recife. With a 15-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 Kwajalein (KWA) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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