GAN
Gan
Maldives
11,986 km
7,447 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,986 km
7,447 mi / 6,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

GAN REC
Airport Name Gan International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GAN REC
ICAO Code VRMG SBRF
City Gan Recife
Country Maldives Brazil
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Recife
Elevation 7 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -0.690000, 73.160000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gan (GAN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,986 kilometers (7,447 miles / 6,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Maldives 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 16:35 in Gan, it's 08:35 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.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Gan (GAN) follows a heading of 93° (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 Gan International Airport (GAN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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