REC
Recife
Brazil
11,848 km
7,362 miles
WAF
Waana
Pakistan
Distance
11,848 km
7,362 mi / 6,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Recife
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC WAF
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Wana Airport
IATA Code REC WAF
ICAO Code SBRF OPWN
City Recife Waana
Country Brazil Pakistan
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Karachi
Elevation 33 ft 4,550 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 32.300000, 69.570000

Recife (REC) to Waana (WAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Wana Airport (WAF) in Waana, Pakistan is 11,848 kilometers (7,362 miles / 6,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 03:37 in Recife, it's 11:37 in Waana. 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 4,517 feet between the two airports. Wana Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

The return flight from Waana (WAF) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 271° (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 Wana Airport (WAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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