REC
Recife
Brazil
9,684 km
6,017 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
9,684 km
6,017 mi / 5,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Recife
Heading
20°
north northeast

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REC SOT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code REC SOT
ICAO Code SBRF EFSO
City Recife Sodankyla
Country Brazil Finland
Timezone America/Recife Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 33 ft 602 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 67.390000, 26.620000

Recife (REC) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 9,684 kilometers (6,017 miles / 5,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Finland. 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 08:42 in Recife, it's 13:42 in Sodankyla. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sodankyla (SOT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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