NOP
Sinop
Turkey
9,003 km
5,594 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,003 km
5,594 mi / 4,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NOP REC
Airport Name Sinop Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code NOP REC
ICAO Code LTCM SBRF
City Sinop Recife
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Recife
Elevation 20 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.020000, 35.070000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Sinop (NOP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sinop Airport (NOP) in Sinop, Turkey to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,003 kilometers (5,594 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Turkey 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 19:12 in Sinop, it's 13:12 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 Sinop (NOP) follows a heading of 45° (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 Sinop Airport (NOP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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