REC
Recife
Brazil
15,275 km
9,491 miles
TVU
Matei
Fiji
Distance
15,275 km
9,491 mi / 8,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Recife
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC TVU
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Matei Airport
IATA Code REC TVU
ICAO Code SBRF NFNM
City Recife Matei
Country Brazil Fiji
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 33 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -16.690000, -179.880000

Recife (REC) to Matei (TVU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Matei Airport (TVU) in Matei, Fiji is 15,275 kilometers (9,491 miles / 8,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Fiji. 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 04:39 in Recife, it's 19:39 in Matei. With a 15-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 Matei (TVU) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). 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 Matei Airport (TVU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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