REC
Recife
Brazil
9,679 km
6,014 miles
SAS
Salton City
United States
Distance
9,679 km
6,014 mi / 5,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SAS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Salton Sea Airport
IATA Code REC SAS
ICAO Code SBRF KSAS
City Recife Salton City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft -84 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 33.240000, -115.950000

Recife (REC) to Salton City (SAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Salton Sea Airport (SAS) in Salton City, United States is 9,679 kilometers (6,014 miles / 5,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:52 in Recife, it's 14:52 in Salton City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salton City (SAS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Salton Sea Airport (SAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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