IXU
Aurangabad
India
12,432 km
7,725 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
12,432 km
7,725 mi / 6,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

IXU REC
Airport Name Aurangabad Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code IXU REC
ICAO Code VAAU SBRF
City Aurangabad Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 1,911 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 19.860000, 75.400000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Aurangabad (IXU) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aurangabad Airport (IXU) in Aurangabad, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 12,432 kilometers (7,725 miles / 6,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 23:12 in Aurangabad, it's 14:42 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 1,878 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Aurangabad Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Aurangabad (IXU) follows a heading of 72° (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 Aurangabad Airport (IXU) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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