PUV
Poum
New Caledonia
16,232 km
10,086 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,232 km
10,086 mi / 8,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PUV REC
Airport Name Poum Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PUV REC
ICAO Code NWWP SBRF
City Poum Recife
Country New Caledonia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/Recife
Elevation 6 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -20.290000, 164.100000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Poum (PUV) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Poum Airport (PUV) in Poum, New Caledonia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,232 kilometers (10,086 miles / 8,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 21:58 in Poum, it's 07:58 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 Poum (PUV) 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 Poum Airport (PUV) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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