MON
Mount Cook Airport
New Zealand
13,716 km
8,523 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,716 km
8,523 mi / 7,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
150°
south southeast

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MON REC
Airport Name Mount Cook Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MON REC
ICAO Code NZMC SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Recife
Elevation 2,153 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -43.770000, 170.130000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Mount Cook Airport (MON) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,716 kilometers (8,523 miles / 7,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Zealand 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 03:22 in Mount Cook Airport, it's 12:22 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,120 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Mount Cook Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) follows a heading of 201° (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 Mount Cook Airport (MON) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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