GYD
Baku
Azerbaijan
10,172 km
6,320 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,172 km
6,320 mi / 5,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Baku
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

GYD REC
Airport Name Heydar Aliyev International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GYD REC
ICAO Code UBBB SBRF
City Baku Recife
Country Azerbaijan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Baku America/Recife
Elevation 10 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.470000, 50.050000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Baku (GYD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, Azerbaijan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,172 kilometers (6,320 miles / 5,492 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 Azerbaijan 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 23:02 in Baku, it's 16:02 in Recife. With a 7-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 Baku (GYD) follows a heading of 49° (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 Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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