PJA
Pajala Airport
Sweden
9,545 km
5,931 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,545 km
5,931 mi / 5,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PJA REC
Airport Name Pajala Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PJA REC
ICAO Code ESUP SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country Sweden Brazil
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Recife
Elevation 542 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 67.250000, 23.070000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Pajala Airport (PJA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pajala Airport (PJA) in Pajala Airport, Sweden to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,545 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Sweden with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:27 in Pajala Airport, it's 15:27 in Recife. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Pajala Airport (PJA) follows a heading of 19° (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 Pajala Airport (PJA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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