BGL
Baglung
Nepal
13,229 km
8,220 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,229 km
8,220 mi / 7,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

BGL REC
Airport Name Baglung Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BGL REC
ICAO Code VNBL SBRF
City Baglung Recife
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Recife
Elevation 3,320 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.210000, 83.670000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Baglung (BGL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baglung Airport (BGL) in Baglung, Nepal to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,229 kilometers (8,220 miles / 7,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Nepal 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 18:24 in Baglung, it's 09:39 in Recife. With a 8.75-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 3,287 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Baglung Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Baglung (BGL) follows a heading of 62° (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 Baglung Airport (BGL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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