GAU
Guwahati
India
14,037 km
8,722 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,037 km
8,722 mi / 7,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

GAU REC
Airport Name Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GAU REC
ICAO Code VEGT SBRF
City Guwahati Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 162 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 26.110000, 91.590000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Guwahati (GAU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,037 kilometers (8,722 miles / 7,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 India 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 01:34 in Guwahati, it's 17:04 in Recife. With a 8.5-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 Guwahati (GAU) follows a heading of 63° (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 Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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