REC
Recife
Brazil
14,408 km
8,953 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
14,408 km
8,953 mi / 7,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Recife
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SYA
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code REC SYA
ICAO Code SBRF PASY
City Recife Shemya
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Adak
Elevation 33 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 52.700000, 174.100000

Recife (REC) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 14,408 kilometers (8,953 miles / 7,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 10:06 in Recife, it's 03:06 in Shemya. With a 7-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 Shemya (SYA) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 39° (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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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