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.