KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
11,811 km
7,339 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,811 km
7,339 mi / 6,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

KBL REC
Airport Name Kabul International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KBL REC
ICAO Code OAKB SBRF
City Kabul Recife
Country Afghanistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Recife
Elevation 5,877 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.570000, 69.210000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kabul (KBL) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,811 kilometers (7,339 miles / 6,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Afghanistan 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 18:50 in Kabul, it's 11:20 in Recife. With a 7.5-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 5,844 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Kabul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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