REC
Recife
Brazil
8,448 km
5,249 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
8,448 km
5,249 mi / 4,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SSH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code REC SSH
ICAO Code SBRF HESH
City Recife Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Brazil Egypt
Timezone America/Recife Africa/Cairo
Elevation 33 ft 143 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 27.980000, 34.400000

Recife (REC) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 8,448 kilometers (5,249 miles / 4,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:37 in Recife, it's 12:37 in Sharm el-Sheikh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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