ADE
Aden
Yemen
9,132 km
5,674 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,132 km
5,674 mi / 4,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Aden
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

ADE REC
Airport Name Aden International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ADE REC
ICAO Code OYAA SBRF
City Aden Recife
Country Yemen Brazil
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Recife
Elevation 7 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 12.830000, 45.030000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Aden (ADE) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aden International Airport (ADE) in Aden, Yemen to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,132 kilometers (5,674 miles / 4,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 12:42 in Aden, it's 06:42 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 Aden (ADE) follows a heading of 76° (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 Aden International Airport (ADE) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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