Airport Comparison
| NIS | REC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Simberi Airport | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
| IATA Code | NIS | REC |
| ICAO Code | AYSE | SBRF |
| City | Simberi Island | Recife |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Brazil |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Recife |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -2.660000, 152.000000 | -8.130000, -34.920000 |
Simberi Island (NIS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 18,591 kilometers (11,552 miles / 10,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.
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 05:03 in Simberi Island, it's 16:03 in Recife. With a 13-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 Simberi Island (NIS) 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 Simberi Airport (NIS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.