BKB
Bikaner
India
12,207 km
7,585 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,207 km
7,585 mi / 6,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
271°
west

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BKB REC
Airport Name Nal Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BKB REC
ICAO Code VIBK SBRF
City Bikaner Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 750 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.070000, 73.210000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bikaner (BKB) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nal Airport (BKB) in Bikaner, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,207 kilometers (7,585 miles / 6,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 20:50 in Bikaner, it's 12:20 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bikaner (BKB) follows a heading of 63° (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 Nal Airport (BKB) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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