HSG
Saga
Japan
16,845 km
10,467 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,845 km
10,467 mi / 9,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HSG REC
Airport Name Saga Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code HSG REC
ICAO Code RJFS SBRF
City Saga Recife
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Recife
Elevation 6 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.150000, 130.300000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Saga (HSG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saga Airport (HSG) in Saga, Japan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,845 kilometers (10,467 miles / 9,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Japan 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 02:20 in Saga, it's 14:20 in Recife. With a 12-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 Saga (HSG) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Saga Airport (HSG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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