AWZ
Ahwaz
Iran
9,883 km
6,141 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,883 km
6,141 mi / 5,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

AWZ REC
Airport Name Ahwaz Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AWZ REC
ICAO Code OIAW SBRF
City Ahwaz Recife
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Recife
Elevation 66 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 31.340000, 48.760000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ahwaz (AWZ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) in Ahwaz, Iran to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,883 kilometers (6,141 miles / 5,336 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 09:12 in Ahwaz, it's 02:42 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 Ahwaz (AWZ) follows a heading of 58° (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 Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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