BIR
Biratnagar
Nepal
13,604 km
8,453 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,604 km
8,453 mi / 7,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
277°
west

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BIR REC
Airport Name Biratnagar Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BIR REC
ICAO Code VNVT SBRF
City Biratnagar Recife
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Recife
Elevation 236 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 26.480000, 87.260000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Biratnagar (BIR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) in Biratnagar, Nepal to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,604 kilometers (8,453 miles / 7,345 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 03:09 in Biratnagar, it's 18:24 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Biratnagar (BIR) follows a heading of 64° (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 Biratnagar Airport (BIR) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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