REC
Recife
Brazil
15,830 km
9,836 miles
SGP
Shay Gap
Australia
Distance
15,830 km
9,836 mi / 8,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

REC SGP
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Shay Gap Airport
IATA Code REC SGP
ICAO Code SBRF YSHG
City Recife Shay Gap
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Recife Australia/Perth
Elevation 33 ft 620 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -20.420000, 120.140000

Recife (REC) to Shay Gap (SGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Shay Gap Airport (SGP) in Shay Gap, Australia is 15,830 kilometers (9,836 miles / 8,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:34 in Recife, it's 20:34 in Shay Gap. 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 Shay Gap (SGP) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). 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 Shay Gap Airport (SGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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