FAU
Fahud
Oman
10,493 km
6,520 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,493 km
6,520 mi / 5,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

FAU REC
Airport Name Fahud Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code FAU REC
ICAO Code OOFD SBRF
City Fahud Recife
Country Oman Brazil
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Recife
Elevation 552 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 22.350000, 56.480000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Fahud (FAU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fahud Airport (FAU) in Fahud, Oman to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,493 kilometers (6,520 miles / 5,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Oman 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 16:51 in Fahud, it's 09:51 in Recife. With a 7-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 Fahud (FAU) follows a heading of 68° (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 Fahud Airport (FAU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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