AJL
Aizawl
India
14,178 km
8,810 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,178 km
8,810 mi / 7,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

AJL REC
Airport Name Lengpui Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AJL REC
ICAO Code VELP SBRF
City Aizawl Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 1,398 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 92.620000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Aizawl (AJL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lengpui Airport (AJL) in Aizawl, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,178 kilometers (8,810 miles / 7,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 India 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 21:46 in Aizawl, it's 13:16 in Recife. 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 1,365 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Lengpui Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Aizawl (AJL) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Lengpui Airport (AJL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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