GIZ
Jizan
Saudi Arabia
8,960 km
5,567 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,960 km
5,567 mi / 4,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GIZ REC
Airport Name Jizan Regional Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GIZ REC
ICAO Code OEGN SBRF
City Jizan Recife
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Recife
Elevation 20 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 16.900000, 42.590000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Jizan (GIZ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) in Jizan, Saudi Arabia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,960 kilometers (5,567 miles / 4,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia 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 02:26 in Jizan, it's 20:26 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 Jizan (GIZ) follows a heading of 71° (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 Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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