REC
Recife
Brazil
16,620 km
10,327 miles
SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
Distance
16,620 km
10,327 mi / 8,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Recife
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

REC SDS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sado Airport
IATA Code REC SDS
ICAO Code SBRF RJSD
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 33 ft 88 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 38.060000, 138.410000

Recife (REC) to Sado Airport (SDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan is 16,620 kilometers (10,327 miles / 8,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Japan. 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 11:19 in Recife, it's 23:19 in Sado Airport. With a 12-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 Sado Airport (SDS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). 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 Sado Airport (SDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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