IIL
Ilam
Iran
9,713 km
6,035 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
9,713 km
6,035 mi / 5,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IIL REC
Airport Name Ilam Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IIL REC
ICAO Code OICI SBRF
City Ilam Recife
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Recife
Elevation 4,404 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 46.400000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Ilam (IIL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilam Airport (IIL) in Ilam, Iran to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 9,713 kilometers (6,035 miles / 5,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 21:20 in Ilam, it's 14:50 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 4,371 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Ilam Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Ilam (IIL) follows a heading of 56° (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 Ilam Airport (IIL) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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