AQI
Qaisumah
Saudi Arabia
9,571 km
5,947 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,571 km
5,947 mi / 5,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
259°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AQI REC
Airport Name Hafr Al Batin Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AQI REC
ICAO Code OEPA SBRF
City Qaisumah Recife
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Recife
Elevation 1,174 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.340000, 46.130000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Qaisumah (AQI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hafr Al Batin Airport (AQI) in Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,571 kilometers (5,947 miles / 5,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in Qaisumah, it's 13:45 in Recife. 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 1,141 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Hafr Al Batin Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Qaisumah (AQI) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Hafr Al Batin Airport (AQI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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