ABD
Abadan
Iran
9,814 km
6,098 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,814 km
6,098 mi / 5,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

ABD REC
Airport Name Abadan Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ABD REC
ICAO Code OIAA SBRF
City Abadan Recife
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Recife
Elevation 10 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.370000, 48.230000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Abadan (ABD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abadan Airport (ABD) in Abadan, Iran to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,814 kilometers (6,098 miles / 5,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:29 in Abadan, it's 13:59 in Recife. With a 6.5-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 Recife (REC) to Abadan (ABD) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abadan Airport (ABD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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