KER
Kerman
Iran
10,640 km
6,612 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
10,640 km
6,612 mi / 5,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

KER REC
Airport Name Kerman Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KER REC
ICAO Code OIKK SBRF
City Kerman Recife
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Recife
Elevation 5,741 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.270000, 56.950000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Kerman (KER) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerman Airport (KER) in Kerman, Iran to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 10,640 kilometers (6,612 miles / 5,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Iran 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 21:50 in Kerman, it's 15:20 in Recife. With a 6.5-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 5,708 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Kerman Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Kerman (KER) follows a heading of 60° (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 Kerman Airport (KER) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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