LUH
Ludhiana Airport
India
12,459 km
7,741 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,459 km
7,741 mi / 6,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

LUH REC
Airport Name Ludhiana Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LUH REC
ICAO Code VILD SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 834 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.850000, 75.950000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ludhiana Airport (LUH) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ludhiana Airport (LUH) in Ludhiana Airport, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,459 kilometers (7,741 miles / 6,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 09:49 in Ludhiana Airport, it's 01:19 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 Ludhiana Airport (LUH) follows a heading of 60° (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 Ludhiana Airport (LUH) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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