JGA
Jamnagar
India
11,880 km
7,382 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,880 km
7,382 mi / 6,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
268°
west

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JGA REC
Airport Name Jamnagar Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JGA REC
ICAO Code VAJM SBRF
City Jamnagar Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 69 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 22.470000, 70.010000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Jamnagar (JGA) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jamnagar Airport (JGA) in Jamnagar, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,880 kilometers (7,382 miles / 6,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 04:02 in Jamnagar, it's 19:32 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 Jamnagar (JGA) follows a heading of 69° (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 Jamnagar Airport (JGA) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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