IQA
Hit
Iraq
9,361 km
5,816 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,361 km
5,816 mi / 5,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IQA REC
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IQA REC
ICAO Code ORAA SBRF
City Hit Recife
Country Iraq Brazil
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Recife
Elevation 618 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Hit (IQA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,361 kilometers (5,816 miles / 5,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Iraq 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 15:39 in Hit, it's 09:39 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 Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 55° (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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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