ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
9,296 km
5,777 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,296 km
5,777 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ELQ REC
Airport Name Gassim Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ELQ REC
ICAO Code OEGS SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Recife
Elevation 2,126 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,296 kilometers (5,777 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 01:40 in Gassim Airport, it's 19:40 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 2,093 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 62° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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