REC
Recife
Brazil
13,871 km
8,619 miles
RUP
Rupsi India Airport
India
Distance
13,871 km
8,619 mi / 7,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Recife
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC RUP
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Rupsi India Airport
IATA Code REC RUP
ICAO Code SBRF VERU
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 33 ft 131 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 26.140000, 89.910000

Recife (REC) to Rupsi India Airport (RUP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Rupsi India Airport (RUP) in Rupsi India Airport, India is 13,871 kilometers (8,619 miles / 7,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Brazil with India. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:00 in Recife, it's 06:30 in Rupsi India Airport. 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 Rupsi India Airport (RUP) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Rupsi India Airport (RUP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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