# Distance from Hubli (HBX) to Recife (REC)

> 12,381 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,381 km / 7,693 mi / 6,685 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 267° (west)
- **Return heading**: 77° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (India) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → South America
- **Time difference**: -8.5h (When it's 19:06 in Hubli, it's 10:36 in Recife)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,138 ft (REC is lower than HBX)

## Airports

### [Hubli Airport (HBX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hbx-hubli-hubli-airport/1ef266df-ef06-6ada-9c56-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Hubli, India
- ICAO: VAHB
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 15.360000, 75.080000
- Elevation: 2,171 ft

### [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Recife, Brazil
- ICAO: SBRF
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -8.130000, -34.920000
- Elevation: 33 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:06 in Hubli, it's 10:36 in Recife.
With a 8.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Hubli Airport (HBX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hbx-hubli-hubli-airport/1ef266df-ef06-6ada-9c56-06bb2780ed98)
- [Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rec-recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/1ef266df-9583-64cc-b732-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)