DRV
Dharavandhoo
Maldives
12,071 km
7,500 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,071 km
7,500 mi / 6,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

DRV REC
Airport Name Dharavandhoo Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code DRV REC
ICAO Code VRMD SBRF
City Dharavandhoo Recife
Country Maldives Brazil
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Recife
Elevation 6 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.160000, 73.130000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Dharavandhoo (DRV) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) in Dharavandhoo, Maldives to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,071 kilometers (7,500 miles / 6,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Maldives 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 13:30 in Dharavandhoo, it's 05:30 in Recife. With a 8-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 Dharavandhoo (DRV) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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