IXS
Silchar
India
14,196 km
8,821 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
14,196 km
8,821 mi / 7,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
279°
west

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IXS REC
Airport Name Silchar Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IXS REC
ICAO Code VEKU SBRF
City Silchar Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 352 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 24.910000, 92.980000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Silchar (IXS) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Silchar Airport (IXS) in Silchar, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 14,196 kilometers (8,821 miles / 7,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 23:51 in Silchar, it's 15:21 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 Silchar (IXS) follows a heading of 65° (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 Silchar Airport (IXS) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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