# Distance from Fort Sandeman (PZH) to Recife (REC)

> 11,839 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,839 km / 7,356 mi / 6,393 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 270° (west)
- **Return heading**: 60° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Pakistan) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → South America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 22:45 in Fort Sandeman, it's 14:45 in Recife)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,695 ft (REC is lower than PZH)

## Airports

### [Zhob Airport (PZH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pzh-fort-sandeman-zhob-airport/1ef266df-82bc-6ab4-a299-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fort Sandeman, Pakistan
- ICAO: OPZB
- Timezone: Asia/Karachi
- Coordinates: 31.360000, 69.460000
- Elevation: 4,728 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 22:45 in Fort Sandeman, it's 14:45 in Recife.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Zhob Airport (PZH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pzh-fort-sandeman-zhob-airport/1ef266df-82bc-6ab4-a299-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)