PAJ
Parachinar
Pakistan
11,891 km
7,389 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,891 km
7,389 mi / 6,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

PAJ REC
Airport Name Parachinar Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code PAJ REC
ICAO Code OPPC SBRF
City Parachinar Recife
Country Pakistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Karachi America/Recife
Elevation 5,800 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.900000, 70.070000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Parachinar (PAJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Parachinar Airport (PAJ) in Parachinar, Pakistan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,891 kilometers (7,389 miles / 6,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Pakistan 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 17:36 in Parachinar, it's 09:36 in Recife. With a 8-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 5,767 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Parachinar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Parachinar (PAJ) follows a heading of 57° (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 Parachinar Airport (PAJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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