Airport Comparison
| REC | SPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | SPN |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | PGSN |
| City | Recife | Saipan Island |
| Country | Brazil | MP |
| Timezone | America/Recife | Pacific/Saipan |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 214 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | 15.120000, 145.730000 |
Recife (REC) to Saipan Island (SPN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) in Saipan Island, MP is 19,235 kilometers (11,952 miles / 10,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north at a heading of 355°.
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 MP. 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 06:03 in Recife, it's 19:03 in Saipan Island. With a 13-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 Saipan Island (SPN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.