LDA
Malda
India
13,710 km
8,519 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,710 km
8,519 mi / 7,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

LDA REC
Airport Name Malda Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LDA REC
ICAO Code VEMH SBRF
City Malda Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 79 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 25.030000, 88.130000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Malda (LDA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malda Airport (LDA) in Malda, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,710 kilometers (8,519 miles / 7,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 India 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 20:27 in Malda, it's 11:57 in Recife. With a 8.5-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 Malda (LDA) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Malda Airport (LDA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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