BYD
Al-Bayda
Yemen
9,213 km
5,725 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,213 km
5,725 mi / 4,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Aden
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

BYD REC
Airport Name Al-Bayda Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BYD REC
ICAO Code OYBI SBRF
City Al-Bayda Recife
Country Yemen Brazil
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Recife
Elevation 6,120 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 13.970000, 45.580000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Al-Bayda (BYD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al-Bayda Airport (BYD) in Al-Bayda, Yemen to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,213 kilometers (5,725 miles / 4,975 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 22:50 in Al-Bayda, it's 16:50 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,087 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Al-Bayda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Al-Bayda (BYD) follows a heading of 75° (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-Bayda Airport (BYD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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