BTC
Batticaloa
Sri Lanka
13,040 km
8,103 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,040 km
8,103 mi / 7,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
265°
west

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BTC REC
Airport Name Batticaloa Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BTC REC
ICAO Code VCCB SBRF
City Batticaloa Recife
Country Sri Lanka Brazil
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Recife
Elevation 20 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.710000, 81.680000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Batticaloa (BTC) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,040 kilometers (8,103 miles / 7,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 17:03 in Batticaloa, it's 08:33 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 Batticaloa (BTC) follows a heading of 85° (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 Batticaloa Airport (BTC) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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