AAY
Al Ghaidah International Airport
Yemen
9,951 km
6,183 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,951 km
6,183 mi / 5,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Aden
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

AAY REC
Airport Name Al Ghaidah International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AAY REC
ICAO Code OYGD SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Yemen Brazil
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Recife
Elevation 134 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 16.190000, 52.170000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) in Al Ghaidah International Airport, Yemen to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,951 kilometers (6,183 miles / 5,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Yemen with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:53 in Al Ghaidah International Airport, it's 23:53 in Recife. With a 6-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 Recife (REC) to Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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