BXJ
Aima Ata
Kazakhstan
12,384 km
7,695 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,384 km
7,695 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

BXJ REC
Airport Name Boralday Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code BXJ REC
ICAO Code UAAR SBRF
City Aima Ata Recife
Country Kazakhstan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Recife
Elevation 2,344 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 76.880000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Aima Ata (BXJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boralday Airport (BXJ) in Aima Ata, Kazakhstan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,384 kilometers (7,695 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 23:16 in Aima Ata, it's 15:16 in Recife. With a 8-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 2,311 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Boralday Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Aima Ata (BXJ) follows a heading of 46° (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 Boralday Airport (BXJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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