REC
Recife
Brazil
10,537 km
6,548 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
10,537 km
6,548 mi / 5,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SHN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code REC SHN
ICAO Code SBRF KSHN
City Recife Shelton
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 273 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 47.230000, -123.150000

Recife (REC) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 10,537 kilometers (6,548 miles / 5,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 12:02 in Recife, it's 07:02 in Shelton. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shelton (SHN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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