REC
Recife
Brazil
17,703 km
11,000 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
17,703 km
11,000 mi / 9,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Recife
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC VAO
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code REC VAO
ICAO Code SBRF AGGV
City Recife Suavanao
Country Brazil Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Recife (REC) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 17,703 kilometers (11,000 miles / 9,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 06:06 in Recife, it's 20:06 in Suavanao. With a 14-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 Suavanao (VAO) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 139° (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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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