REC
Recife
Brazil
12,681 km
7,879 miles
SXV
Salem Airport
India
Distance
12,681 km
7,879 mi / 6,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Recife
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

REC SXV
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Salem Airport
IATA Code REC SXV
ICAO Code SBRF VOSM
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 33 ft 1,008 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 11.780000, 78.070000

Recife (REC) to Salem Airport (SXV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Salem Airport (SXV) in Salem Airport, India is 12,681 kilometers (7,879 miles / 6,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:15 in Recife, it's 07:45 in Salem Airport. With a 8.5-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 Salem Airport (SXV) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Salem Airport (SXV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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