REC
Recife
Brazil
9,308 km
5,784 miles
WAE
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,308 km
5,784 mi / 5,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
68°
east northeast

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REC WAE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
IATA Code REC WAE
ICAO Code SBRF OEWD
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 33 ft 2,062 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 20.500000, 45.200000

Recife (REC) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 9,308 kilometers (5,784 miles / 5,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 05:31 in Recife, it's 11:31 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,029 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 259° (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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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