IHN
Qishn
Yemen
9,887 km
6,143 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,887 km
6,143 mi / 5,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Aden
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

IHN REC
Airport Name Qishn Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IHN REC
ICAO Code OYQN SBRF
City Qishn Recife
Country Yemen Brazil
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Recife
Elevation 98 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 15.420000, 51.680000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Qishn (IHN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,887 kilometers (6,143 miles / 5,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 10:32 in Qishn, it's 04:32 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 Qishn (IHN) follows a heading of 74° (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 Qishn Airport (IHN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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