REC
Recife
Brazil
19,409 km
12,060 miles
UAM
Yigo
Guam
Distance
19,409 km
12,060 mi / 10,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Recife
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

REC UAM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Andersen Afb Airport
IATA Code REC UAM
ICAO Code SBRF PGUA
City Recife Yigo
Country Brazil Guam
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Guam
Elevation 33 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 13.580000, 144.930000

Recife (REC) to Yigo (UAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) in Yigo, Guam is 19,409 kilometers (12,060 miles / 10,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Guam. 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 17:18 in Recife, it's 06:18 in Yigo. 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.

The return flight from Yigo (UAM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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