REC
Recife
Brazil
8,309 km
5,163 miles
SAK
Saudarkrokur
Iceland
Distance
8,309 km
5,163 mi / 4,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Recife
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

REC SAK
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Saudarkrokur Airport
IATA Code REC SAK
ICAO Code SBRF BIKR
City Recife Saudarkrokur
Country Brazil Iceland
Timezone America/Recife Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 33 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 65.730000, -19.570000

Recife (REC) to Saudarkrokur (SAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Saudarkrokur Airport (SAK) in Saudarkrokur, Iceland is 8,309 kilometers (5,163 miles / 4,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:12 in Recife, it's 21:12 in Saudarkrokur. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saudarkrokur (SAK) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 196° (south southwest). 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 Saudarkrokur Airport (SAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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