Airport Comparison
Recife (REC) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 19,231 kilometers (11,950 miles / 10,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.
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 Micronesia. 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 18:27 in Recife, it's 07:27 in Yap Island. 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 Yap Island (YAP) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 281° (west). 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.