REC
Recife
Brazil
12,940 km
8,041 miles
SDP
Sand Point
United States
Distance
12,940 km
8,041 mi / 6,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Recife
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SDP
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sand Point Airport
IATA Code REC SDP
ICAO Code SBRF PASD
City Recife Sand Point
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Anchorage
Elevation 33 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 55.310000, -160.520000

Recife (REC) to Sand Point (SDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sand Point Airport (SDP) in Sand Point, United States is 12,940 kilometers (8,041 miles / 6,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:40 in Recife, it's 03:40 in Sand Point. 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 Sand Point (SDP) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 64° (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 Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Sand Point Airport (SDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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