REC
Recife
Brazil
12,613 km
7,837 miles
SYS
Saskylakh
Russia
Distance
12,613 km
7,837 mi / 6,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Recife
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

REC SYS
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Saskylakh Airport
IATA Code REC SYS
ICAO Code SBRF UERS
City Recife Saskylakh
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 71.930000, 114.080000

Recife (REC) to Saskylakh (SYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Saskylakh Airport (SYS) in Saskylakh, Russia is 12,613 kilometers (7,837 miles / 6,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Russia. 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 20:31 in Recife, it's 08:31 in Saskylakh. With a 12-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 Saskylakh (SYS) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). 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 Saskylakh Airport (SYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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