REC
Recife
Brazil
15,186 km
9,436 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
15,186 km
9,436 mi / 8,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Recife
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC ZBY
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code REC ZBY
ICAO Code SBRF VLSB
City Recife Sayaboury
Country Brazil Laos
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 33 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 19.230000, 101.730000

Recife (REC) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 15,186 kilometers (9,436 miles / 8,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Laos. 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 16:13 in Recife, it's 02:13 in Sayaboury. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,214 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 279° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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