REC
Recife
Brazil
9,715 km
6,036 miles
ZSE
St Pierre
RE
Distance
9,715 km
6,036 mi / 5,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Recife
Heading
111°
east southeast

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REC ZSE
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Pierrefonds Airport
IATA Code REC ZSE
ICAO Code SBRF FMEP
City Recife St Pierre
Country Brazil RE
Timezone America/Recife Indian/Reunion
Elevation 33 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 -21.320000, 55.420000

Recife (REC) to St Pierre (ZSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) in St Pierre, RE is 9,715 kilometers (6,036 miles / 5,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:32 in Recife, it's 10:32 in St Pierre. 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 St Pierre (ZSE) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 262° (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 Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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