REC
Recife
Brazil
11,075 km
6,882 miles
TFT
Taftan
Pakistan
Distance
11,075 km
6,882 mi / 5,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Recife
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TFT
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Taftan Airport
IATA Code REC TFT
ICAO Code SBRF OPTT
City Recife Taftan
Country Brazil Pakistan
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Karachi
Elevation 33 ft 2,742 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 28.960000, 61.600000

Recife (REC) to Taftan (TFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Taftan Airport (TFT) in Taftan, Pakistan is 11,075 kilometers (6,882 miles / 5,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Pakistan. 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 01:38 in Recife, it's 09:38 in Taftan. 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 2,709 feet between the two airports. Taftan Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Taftan (TFT) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 266° (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 Taftan Airport (TFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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