REC
Recife
Brazil
17,287 km
10,742 miles
SGL
Cavite City
Philippines
Distance
17,287 km
10,742 mi / 9,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
73°
east northeast

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REC SGL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sangley Point Air Base
IATA Code REC SGL
ICAO Code SBRF RPLS
City Recife Cavite City
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Manila
Elevation 33 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 14.500000, 120.900000

Recife (REC) to Cavite City (SGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) in Cavite City, Philippines is 17,287 kilometers (10,742 miles / 9,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:59 in Recife, it's 13:59 in Cavite City. With a 11-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 Cavite City (SGL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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