EJH
Al Wajh
Saudi Arabia
8,589 km
5,337 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,589 km
5,337 mi / 4,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EJH REC
Airport Name Al Wajh Domestic Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code EJH REC
ICAO Code OEWJ SBRF
City Al Wajh Recife
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Recife
Elevation 66 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 26.200000, 36.480000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Al Wajh (EJH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH) in Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,589 kilometers (5,337 miles / 4,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 19:18 in Al Wajh, it's 13:18 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Al Wajh (EJH) 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 Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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