REC
Recife
Brazil
16,402 km
10,192 miles
WLH
Walaha
Vanuatu
Distance
16,402 km
10,192 mi / 8,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Recife
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

REC WLH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Walaha Airport
IATA Code REC WLH
ICAO Code SBRF NVSW
City Recife Walaha
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Efate
Elevation 33 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -15.410000, 167.690000

Recife (REC) to Walaha (WLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Walaha Airport (WLH) in Walaha, Vanuatu is 16,402 kilometers (10,192 miles / 8,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 18:14 in Recife, it's 08:14 in Walaha. 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 Walaha (WLH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 135° (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 Walaha Airport (WLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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