The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Shillong Airport (SHL) in Shillong, India is 14,083 kilometers (8,751 miles / 7,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 17:35 in Recife, it's 02:05 in Shillong. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,877 feet between the two airports. Shillong Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Shillong (SHL) 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 Shillong Airport (SHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.