REC
Recife
Brazil
9,123 km
5,669 miles
SJN
St Johns
United States
Distance
9,123 km
5,669 mi / 4,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Recife
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SJN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport St Johns Industrial Air Park
IATA Code REC SJN
ICAO Code SBRF KSJN
City Recife St Johns
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Phoenix
Elevation 33 ft 5,737 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 34.520000, -109.380000

Recife (REC) to St Johns (SJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States is 9,123 kilometers (5,669 miles / 4,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 16:23 in Recife, it's 12:23 in St Johns. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,704 feet between the two airports. St Johns Industrial Air Park 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 St Johns (SJN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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