REC
Recife
Brazil
15,375 km
9,554 miles
VTF
Vatulele
Fiji
Distance
15,375 km
9,554 mi / 8,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Recife
Heading
230°
southwest

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REC VTF
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Vatulele Airport
IATA Code REC VTF
ICAO Code SBRF NFVL
City Recife Vatulele
Country Brazil Fiji
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 33 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -18.510000, 177.640000

Recife (REC) to Vatulele (VTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Vatulele Airport (VTF) in Vatulele, Fiji is 15,375 kilometers (9,554 miles / 8,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 20:42 in Recife, it's 11:42 in Vatulele. 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 Vatulele (VTF) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 127° (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 Vatulele Airport (VTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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