BBI
Bhubaneswar
India
13,519 km
8,400 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,519 km
8,400 mi / 7,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
273°
west

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BBI REC
Airport Name Biju Patnaik Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BBI REC
ICAO Code VEBS SBRF
City Bhubaneswar Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 138 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 20.240000, 85.820000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,519 kilometers (8,400 miles / 7,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 India 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 10:10 in Bhubaneswar, it's 01:40 in Recife. With a 8.5-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 Bhubaneswar (BBI) follows a heading of 71° (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 Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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