# Distance from Al Ain (AAN) to Recife (REC)

> 10,431 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,431 km / 6,482 mi / 5,632 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 263° (west)
- **Return heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → South America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 11:48 in Al Ain, it's 04:48 in Recife)
- **Elevation difference**: 836 ft (REC is lower than AAN)

## Airports

### [Al Ain International Airport (AAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aan-al-ain-al-ain-international-airport/1ef266df-808d-6ad6-898c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAL
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.260000, 55.610000
- Elevation: 869 ft

### [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Recife, Brazil
- ICAO: SBRF
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -8.130000, -34.920000
- Elevation: 33 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:48 in Al Ain, it's 04:48 in Recife.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Al Ain International Airport (AAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aan-al-ain-al-ain-international-airport/1ef266df-808d-6ad6-898c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)