AXK
Ataq Airport
Yemen
9,357 km
5,814 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,357 km
5,814 mi / 5,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Aden
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

AXK REC
Airport Name Ataq Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AXK REC
ICAO Code OYAT SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Yemen Brazil
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Recife
Elevation 3,735 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 14.550000, 46.830000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ataq Airport (AXK) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataq Airport (AXK) in Ataq Airport, Yemen to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,357 kilometers (5,814 miles / 5,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Yemen 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 16:13 in Ataq Airport, it's 10:13 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 3,702 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Ataq Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ataq Airport (AXK) follows a heading of 74° (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 Ataq Airport (AXK) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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