REC
Recife
Brazil
18,847 km
11,711 miles
ROR
Babelthuap Island
Palau
Distance
18,847 km
11,711 mi / 10,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Recife
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

REC ROR
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Palau International Airport
IATA Code REC ROR
ICAO Code SBRF PTRO
City Recife Babelthuap Island
Country Brazil Palau
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Palau
Elevation 33 ft 177 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 7.400000, 134.500000

Recife (REC) to Babelthuap Island (ROR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Palau International Airport (ROR) in Babelthuap Island, Palau is 18,847 kilometers (11,711 miles / 10,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:08 in Recife, it's 16:08 in Babelthuap Island. With a 12-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 Babelthuap Island (ROR) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 265° (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 Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Palau International Airport (ROR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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