REC
Recife
Brazil
14,225 km
8,839 miles
ZER
Zero Airport
India
Distance
14,225 km
8,839 mi / 7,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Recife
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

REC ZER
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Zero Airport
IATA Code REC ZER
ICAO Code SBRF VEZO
City Recife N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 33 ft 5,403 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 27.590000, 93.830000

Recife (REC) to Zero Airport (ZER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Zero Airport (ZER) in Zero Airport, India is 14,225 kilometers (8,839 miles / 7,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 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 11:04 in Recife, it's 19:34 in Zero Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,370 feet between the two airports. Zero Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zero Airport (ZER) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Zero Airport (ZER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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