BLR
Bangalore
India
12,651 km
7,861 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,651 km
7,861 mi / 6,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

BLR REC
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BLR REC
ICAO Code VOBL SBRF
City Bangalore Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 3,000 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Bangalore (BLR) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,651 kilometers (7,861 miles / 6,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 12:35 in Bangalore, it's 04:05 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 2,967 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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