REC
Recife
Brazil
12,115 km
7,528 miles
SWN
Sahiwal
Pakistan
Distance
12,115 km
7,528 mi / 6,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Recife
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC SWN
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sahiwal Airport
IATA Code REC SWN
ICAO Code SBRF OPSW
City Recife Sahiwal
Country Brazil Pakistan
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Karachi
Elevation 33 ft 570 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 31.890000, 72.390000

Recife (REC) to Sahiwal (SWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sahiwal Airport (SWN) in Sahiwal, Pakistan is 12,115 kilometers (7,528 miles / 6,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Pakistan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in Recife, it's 01:03 in Sahiwal. With a 8-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 Sahiwal (SWN) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Sahiwal Airport (SWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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