QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
9,862 km
6,128 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,862 km
6,128 mi / 5,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

QJB REC
Airport Name Jubail Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code QJB REC
ICAO Code OEJB SBRF
City Jubail Recife
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Recife
Elevation 26 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 27.040000, 49.410000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Jubail (QJB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,862 kilometers (6,128 miles / 5,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 14:59 in Jubail, it's 08:59 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 Jubail (QJB) 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 Jubail Airport (QJB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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