ACP
Maragheh
Iran
9,774 km
6,073 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,774 km
6,073 mi / 5,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ACP REC
Airport Name Sahand Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ACP REC
ICAO Code OITM SBRF
City Maragheh Recife
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Recife
Elevation 4,396 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.350000, 46.130000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Maragheh (ACP) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sahand Airport (ACP) in Maragheh, Iran to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,774 kilometers (6,073 miles / 5,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Iran with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:33 in Maragheh, it's 07:03 in Recife. 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 4,363 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Sahand Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Maragheh (ACP) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sahand Airport (ACP) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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