The flight distance from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,662 kilometers (6,003 miles / 5,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 14:23 in Sulaymaniyah, it's 08:23 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,461 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Sulaymaniyah International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.