REC
Recife
Brazil
12,911 km
8,022 miles
SVA
Savoonga
United States
Distance
12,911 km
8,022 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Recife
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SVA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Savoonga Airport
IATA Code REC SVA
ICAO Code SBRF PASA
City Recife Savoonga
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Anchorage
Elevation 33 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 63.690000, -170.490000

Recife (REC) to Savoonga (SVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Savoonga Airport (SVA) in Savoonga, United States is 12,911 kilometers (8,022 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 17:50 in Recife, it's 11:50 in Savoonga. 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 Savoonga (SVA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). 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 Savoonga Airport (SVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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