KHI
Karachi
Pakistan
11,601 km
7,208 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
11,601 km
7,208 mi / 6,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

KHI REC
Airport Name Jinnah International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code KHI REC
ICAO Code OPKC SBRF
City Karachi Recife
Country Pakistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Karachi America/Recife
Elevation 100 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 24.910000, 67.160000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Karachi (KHI) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, Pakistan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 11,601 kilometers (7,208 miles / 6,264 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 Pakistan 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 20:08 in Karachi, it's 12:08 in Recife. With a 8-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 Karachi (KHI) follows a heading of 66° (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 Jinnah International Airport (KHI) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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