GBI
Gulbarga
India
12,590 km
7,823 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,590 km
7,823 mi / 6,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

GBI REC
Airport Name Kalaburagi Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code GBI REC
ICAO Code VOGB SBRF
City Gulbarga Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 1,571 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 17.310000, 76.960000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Gulbarga (GBI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalaburagi (GBI) in Gulbarga, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,590 kilometers (7,823 miles / 6,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 23:17 in Gulbarga, it's 14:47 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 1,538 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Kalaburagi.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Gulbarga (GBI) follows a heading of 75° (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 Kalaburagi (GBI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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