HIN
Sacheon
South Korea
16,552 km
10,285 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,552 km
10,285 mi / 8,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
326°
northwest

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HIN REC
Airport Name Sacheon Air Base Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HIN REC
ICAO Code RKPS SBRF
City Sacheon Recife
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Recife
Elevation 25 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.090000, 128.070000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Sacheon (HIN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sacheon Air Base (HIN) in Sacheon, South Korea to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,552 kilometers (10,285 miles / 8,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 South Korea 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 06:38 in Sacheon, it's 18:38 in Recife. With a 12-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 Sacheon (HIN) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Sacheon Air Base (HIN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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