REC
Recife
Brazil
12,618 km
7,840 miles
SOL
Solomon
United States
Distance
12,618 km
7,840 mi / 6,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Recife
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

REC SOL
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Solomon State Field
IATA Code REC SOL
ICAO Code SBRF AK26
City Recife Solomon
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Nome
Elevation 33 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 64.560000, -164.440000

Recife (REC) to Solomon (SOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Solomon State Field (SOL) in Solomon, United States is 12,618 kilometers (7,840 miles / 6,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 09:30 in Recife, it's 03:30 in Solomon. 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 Solomon (SOL) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 56° (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 Solomon State Field (SOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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