REC
Recife
Brazil
9,631 km
5,984 miles
SOJ
Sørkjosen
Norway
Distance
9,631 km
5,984 mi / 5,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Recife
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SOJ
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sørkjosen Airport
IATA Code REC SOJ
ICAO Code SBRF ENSR
City Recife Sørkjosen
Country Brazil Norway
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Oslo
Elevation 33 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 69.790000, 20.960000

Recife (REC) to Sørkjosen (SOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) in Sørkjosen, Norway is 9,631 kilometers (5,984 miles / 5,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Norway. 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 14:06 in Recife, it's 18:06 in Sørkjosen. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sørkjosen (SOJ) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 235° (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 Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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