DIA
Doha
Qatar
10,043 km
6,240 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,043 km
6,240 mi / 5,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

DIA REC
Airport Name Doha International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DIA REC
ICAO Code OTBD SBRF
City Doha Recife
Country Qatar Brazil
Timezone Asia/Qatar America/Recife
Elevation 35 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.570000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Doha (DIA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Doha International Airport (DIA) in Doha, Qatar to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,043 kilometers (6,240 miles / 5,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Qatar 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 14:04 in Doha, it's 08:04 in Recife. With a 6-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 Doha (DIA) follows a heading of 65° (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 Doha International Airport (DIA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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