CXB
Cox's Bazar
Bangladesh
14,145 km
8,789 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,145 km
8,789 mi / 7,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
276°
west

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CXB REC
Airport Name Cox's Bazar Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code CXB REC
ICAO Code VGCB SBRF
City Cox's Bazar Recife
Country Bangladesh Brazil
Timezone Asia/Dhaka America/Recife
Elevation 12 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.450000, 91.960000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Cox's Bazar (CXB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB) in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,145 kilometers (8,789 miles / 7,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Bangladesh 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 17:06 in Cox's Bazar, it's 08:06 in Recife. With a 9-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 Cox's Bazar (CXB) follows a heading of 69° (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 Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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