REC
Recife
Brazil
14,095 km
8,758 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
14,095 km
8,758 mi / 7,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Recife
Heading
66°
east northeast

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REC ZHM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code REC ZHM
ICAO Code SBRF VGSH
City Recife Shamshernagar
Country Brazil Bangladesh
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 33 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 24.420000, 91.880000

Recife (REC) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 14,095 kilometers (8,758 miles / 7,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 20:48 in Recife, it's 05:48 in Shamshernagar. With a 9-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 Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 278° (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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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