REC
Recife
Brazil
12,851 km
7,985 miles
TIR
Tirupati
India
Distance
12,851 km
7,985 mi / 6,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Recife
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC TIR
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Tirupati Airport
IATA Code REC TIR
ICAO Code SBRF VOTP
City Recife Tirupati
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 33 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 13.630000, 79.540000

Recife (REC) to Tirupati (TIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Tirupati Airport (TIR) in Tirupati, India is 12,851 kilometers (7,985 miles / 6,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 19:15 in Recife, it's 03:45 in Tirupati. 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 Tirupati (TIR) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 267° (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 Tirupati Airport (TIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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