GAY
Gaya Airport
India
13,395 km
8,323 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,395 km
8,323 mi / 7,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
275°
west

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GAY REC
Airport Name Gaya Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GAY REC
ICAO Code VEGY SBRF
City N/A Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 380 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 24.740000, 84.950000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gaya Airport (GAY) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gaya Airport (GAY) in Gaya Airport, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,395 kilometers (8,323 miles / 7,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 13:07 in Gaya Airport, it's 04:37 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 Gaya Airport (GAY) follows a heading of 66° (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 Gaya Airport (GAY) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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