REC
Recife
Brazil
9,785 km
6,080 miles
SUN
Hailey
United States
Distance
9,785 km
6,080 mi / 5,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
314°
northwest

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REC SUN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Friedman Memorial Airport
IATA Code REC SUN
ICAO Code SBRF KSUN
City Recife Hailey
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Denver
Elevation 33 ft 5,320 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 43.500000, -114.300000

Recife (REC) to Hailey (SUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) in Hailey, United States is 9,785 kilometers (6,080 miles / 5,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:27 in Recife, it's 06:27 in Hailey. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,287 feet between the two airports. Friedman Memorial Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hailey (SUN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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