REC
Recife
Brazil
11,013 km
6,843 miles
ZAH
Zahedan
Iran
Distance
11,013 km
6,843 mi / 5,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Recife
Heading
61°
east northeast

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REC ZAH
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Zahedan International Airport
IATA Code REC ZAH
ICAO Code SBRF OIZH
City Recife Zahedan
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Tehran
Elevation 33 ft 4,564 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 29.480000, 60.910000

Recife (REC) to Zahedan (ZAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) in Zahedan, Iran is 11,013 kilometers (6,843 miles / 5,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Iran. 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 23:52 in Recife, it's 06:22 in Zahedan. With a 6.5-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 4,531 feet between the two airports. Zahedan International Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

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

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