IFN
Isfahan
Iran
10,197 km
6,336 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,197 km
6,336 mi / 5,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

IFN REC
Airport Name Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IFN REC
ICAO Code OIFM SBRF
City Isfahan Recife
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Recife
Elevation 5,059 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 32.750000, 51.860000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Isfahan (IFN) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) in Isfahan, Iran to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,197 kilometers (6,336 miles / 5,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Iran 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 11:15 in Isfahan, it's 04:45 in Recife. With a 6.5-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 5,026 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Isfahan (IFN) follows a heading of 57° (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 Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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