REC
Recife
Brazil
18,523 km
11,510 miles
SIM
Simbai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
18,523 km
11,510 mi / 10,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Recife
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

REC SIM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Simbai Airport
IATA Code REC SIM
ICAO Code SBRF AYSJ
City Recife Simbai
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 33 ft 5,804 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -5.280000, 144.540000

Recife (REC) to Simbai (SIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Simbai Airport (SIM) in Simbai, Papua New Guinea is 18,523 kilometers (11,510 miles / 10,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 17:23 in Recife, it's 06:23 in Simbai. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,771 feet between the two airports. Simbai Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simbai (SIM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 182° (south). 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 Simbai Airport (SIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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