# Distance from Khoy (KHY) to Recife (REC)

> 9,700 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,700 km / 6,027 mi / 5,238 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 257° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 51° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iran) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → South America
- **Time difference**: -6.5h (When it's 01:06 in Khoy, it's 18:36 in Recife)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,948 ft (REC is lower than KHY)

## Airports

### [Khoy Airport (KHY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/khy-khoy-khoy-airport/1ef266df-7e65-66b4-89bc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Khoy, Iran
- ICAO: OITK
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 38.430000, 44.970000
- Elevation: 3,981 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 01:06 in Khoy, it's 18:36 in Recife.
With a 6.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Khoy Airport (KHY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/khy-khoy-khoy-airport/1ef266df-7e65-66b4-89bc-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)