REC
Recife
Brazil
11,501 km
7,147 miles
TII
Tarin Kowt
Afghanistan
Distance
11,501 km
7,147 mi / 6,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Recife
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TII
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tarin Kowt Airport
IATA Code REC TII
ICAO Code SBRF OATN
City Recife Tarin Kowt
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kabul
Elevation 33 ft 4,429 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 32.600000, 65.870000

Recife (REC) to Tarin Kowt (TII) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tarin Kowt Airport (TII) in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan is 11,501 kilometers (7,147 miles / 6,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 04:59 in Recife, it's 12:29 in Tarin Kowt. With a 7.5-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 4,396 feet between the two airports. Tarin Kowt Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Tarin Kowt (TII) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 269° (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 Tarin Kowt Airport (TII) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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