AZD
Yazd
Iran
10,409 km
6,468 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,409 km
6,468 mi / 5,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
263°
west

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AZD REC
Airport Name Shahid Sadooghi Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AZD REC
ICAO Code OIYY SBRF
City Yazd Recife
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Recife
Elevation 4,054 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 31.900000, 54.280000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Yazd (AZD) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shahid Sadooghi Airport (AZD) in Yazd, Iran to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,409 kilometers (6,468 miles / 5,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 20:37 in Yazd, it's 14:07 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 4,021 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Shahid Sadooghi Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Yazd (AZD) follows a heading of 58° (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 Shahid Sadooghi Airport (AZD) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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