JRG
Veer Surendra Sai
India
13,326 km
8,280 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
13,326 km
8,280 mi / 7,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

JRG REC
Airport Name Jharsuguda Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code JRG REC
ICAO Code VEJH SBRF
City Veer Surendra Sai Recife
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Recife
Elevation 757 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.910000, 84.050000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) in Veer Surendra Sai, India to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 13,326 kilometers (8,280 miles / 7,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 11:40 in Veer Surendra Sai, it's 03:10 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 Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) 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 Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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