REC
Recife
Brazil
9,100 km
5,654 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
9,100 km
5,654 mi / 4,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SAH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code REC SAH
ICAO Code SBRF OYSN
City Recife Sana'a
Country Brazil Yemen
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Aden
Elevation 33 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 15.480000, 44.220000

Recife (REC) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 9,100 kilometers (5,654 miles / 4,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:47 in Recife, it's 21:47 in Sana'a. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,183 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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