JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
8,724 km
5,421 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,724 km
5,421 mi / 4,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JED REC
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JED REC
ICAO Code OEJN SBRF
City Jeddah Recife
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Recife
Elevation 48 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Jeddah (JED) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,724 kilometers (5,421 miles / 4,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 10:03 in Jeddah, it's 04:03 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 Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 66° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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