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 22:17 in Recife, it's 04:17 in Sharm el-Sheikh. With a 6-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 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.